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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,120.36, 448,699.86 and 187,303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,120.36, 448,699.86 and 187,303.96 is: 258,498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,120.36 : 448,699.86 = 187,303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,120.36/448,699.86 = 187,303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,120.36x = 448,699.86 × 187,303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,120.36x = 84,043,260,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,043,260,629.45/325,120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,498.92

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