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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,827.90, 449,623.98 and 189,883.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,827.90, 449,623.98 and 189,883.98 is: 262,029.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,827.90 : 449,623.98 = 189,883.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,827.90/449,623.98 = 189,883.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,827.90x = 449,623.98 × 189,883.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,827.90x = 85,376,390,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,376,390,825.84/325,827.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,029.10

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