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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,278.72, 449,160.19 and 204,458.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,278.72, 449,160.19 and 204,458.92 is: 282,326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,278.72 : 449,160.19 = 204,458.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,278.72/449,160.19 = 204,458.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,278.72x = 449,160.19 × 204,458.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,278.72x = 91,834,807,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,834,807,404.70/325,278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,326.51

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