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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,265.16, 448,912.88 and 187,417.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,265.16, 448,912.88 and 187,417.70 is: 258,663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,265.16 : 448,912.88 = 187,417.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,265.16/448,912.88 = 187,417.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,265.16x = 448,912.88 × 187,417.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,265.16x = 84,134,219,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,134,219,469.98/325,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,663.48

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