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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,089.72, 448,657.56 and 187,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,089.72, 448,657.56 and 187,273.44 is: 258,456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,089.72 : 448,657.56 = 187,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,089.72/448,657.56 = 187,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,089.72x = 448,657.56 × 187,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,089.72x = 84,021,644,643.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,021,644,643.21/325,089.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,456.79

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