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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,360.24, 449,001.72 and 187,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,360.24, 449,001.72 and 187,462.96 is: 258,701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,360.24 : 449,001.72 = 187,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,360.24/449,001.72 = 187,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,360.24x = 449,001.72 × 187,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,360.24x = 84,171,190,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,171,190,353.79/325,360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,701.52

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