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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,092.58, 448,717.92 and 189,152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,092.58, 448,717.92 and 189,152.79 is: 261,083.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,092.58 : 448,717.92 = 189,152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,092.58/448,717.92 = 189,152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,092.58x = 448,717.92 × 189,152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,092.58x = 84,876,246,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,876,246,491.00/325,092.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,083.31

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