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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,437.72, 449,050.59 and 204,493.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,437.72, 449,050.59 and 204,493.38 is: 282,167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,437.72 : 449,050.59 = 204,493.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,437.72/449,050.59 = 204,493.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,437.72x = 449,050.59 × 204,493.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,437.72x = 91,827,872,940.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,827,872,940.09/325,437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,167.27

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