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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,452.51, 449,086.06 and 187,629.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,452.51, 449,086.06 and 187,629.89 is: 258,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,452.51 : 449,086.06 = 187,629.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,452.51/449,086.06 = 187,629.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,452.51x = 449,086.06 × 187,629.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,452.51x = 84,261,968,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,261,968,038.33/325,452.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,907.11

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