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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,512, 449,168.76 and 189,575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,512, 449,168.76 and 189,575.64 is: 261,592.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,512 : 449,168.76 = 189,575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,512/449,168.76 = 189,575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,512x = 449,168.76 × 189,575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,512x = 85,151,455,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,151,455,145.01/325,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,592.37

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