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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,823.49, 449,629.11 and 189,848.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,823.49, 449,629.11 and 189,848.97 is: 261,987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,823.49 : 449,629.11 = 189,848.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,823.49/449,629.11 = 189,848.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,823.49x = 449,629.11 × 189,848.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,823.49x = 85,361,623,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,361,623,415.52/325,823.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,987.32

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