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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,058.19, 448,541.00 and 187,282.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,058.19, 448,541.00 and 187,282.19 is: 258,426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,058.19 : 448,541.00 = 187,282.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,058.19/448,541.00 = 187,282.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,058.19x = 448,541.00 × 187,282.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,058.19x = 84,003,737,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,003,737,605.67/325,058.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,426.77

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