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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,287.56, 448,944.12 and 187,439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,287.56, 448,944.12 and 187,439.74 is: 258,694.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,287.56 : 448,944.12 = 187,439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,287.56/448,944.12 = 187,439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,287.56x = 448,944.12 × 187,439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,287.56x = 84,149,968,004.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,149,968,004.97/325,287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,694.08

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