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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,459.77, 449,096.07 and 187,637.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,459.77, 449,096.07 and 187,637.14 is: 258,917.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,459.77 : 449,096.07 = 187,637.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,459.77/449,096.07 = 187,637.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,459.77x = 449,096.07 × 187,637.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,459.77x = 84,267,102,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,267,102,160.04/325,459.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,917.11

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