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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,059.19, 448,542.37 and 187,283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,059.19, 448,542.37 and 187,283.19 is: 258,428.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,059.19 : 448,542.37 = 187,283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,059.19/448,542.37 = 187,283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,059.19x = 448,542.37 × 187,283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,059.19x = 84,004,445,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,004,445,903.76/325,059.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,428.15

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