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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,271.50, 448,789.32 and 187,416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,271.50, 448,789.32 and 187,416.64 is: 258,585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,271.50 : 448,789.32 = 187,416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,271.50/448,789.32 = 187,416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,271.50x = 448,789.32 × 187,416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,271.50x = 84,110,586,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,110,586,422.28/325,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,585.79

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