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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,298.43, 448,858.26 and 204,354.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,298.43, 448,858.26 and 204,354.05 is: 281,974.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,298.43 : 448,858.26 = 204,354.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,298.43/448,858.26 = 204,354.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,298.43x = 448,858.26 × 204,354.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,298.43x = 91,726,003,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,726,003,306.95/325,298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,974.93

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