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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,361.24, 449,003.10 and 187,463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,361.24, 449,003.10 and 187,463.96 is: 258,702.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,361.24 : 449,003.10 = 187,463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,361.24/449,003.10 = 187,463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,361.24x = 449,003.10 × 187,463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,361.24x = 84,171,899,178.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,171,899,178.28/325,361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,702.91

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