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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,030.26, 448,448.58 and 187,183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,030.26, 448,448.58 and 187,183.65 is: 258,259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,030.26 : 448,448.58 = 187,183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,030.26/448,448.58 = 187,183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,030.26x = 448,448.58 × 187,183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,030.26x = 83,942,242,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,942,242,041.72/325,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,259.78

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