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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,064.52, 448,636.92 and 197,715.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,064.52, 448,636.92 and 197,715.48 is: 272,876.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,064.52 : 448,636.92 = 197,715.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,064.52/448,636.92 = 197,715.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,064.52x = 448,636.92 × 197,715.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,064.52x = 88,702,463,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,702,463,983.52/325,064.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,876.49

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