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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,587.26, 449,267.76 and 187,771.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,587.26, 449,267.76 and 187,771.34 is: 259,099.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,587.26 : 449,267.76 = 187,771.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,587.26/449,267.76 = 187,771.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,587.26x = 449,267.76 × 187,771.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,587.26x = 84,359,607,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,359,607,067.66/325,587.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,099.84

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