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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,063.38, 448,494.09 and 187,216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,063.38, 448,494.09 and 187,216.77 is: 258,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,063.38 : 448,494.09 = 187,216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,063.38/448,494.09 = 187,216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,063.38x = 448,494.09 × 187,216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,063.38x = 83,965,614,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,965,614,893.89/325,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,305.36

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