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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,293.13, 448,951.66 and 187,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,293.13, 448,951.66 and 187,445.24 is: 258,701.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,293.13 : 448,951.66 = 187,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,293.13/448,951.66 = 187,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,293.13x = 448,951.66 × 187,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,293.13x = 84,153,849,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,153,849,412.34/325,293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,701.59

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