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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,838.52, 449,649.78 and 189,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,838.52, 449,649.78 and 189,864 is: 262,008.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,838.52 : 449,649.78 = 189,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,838.52/449,649.78 = 189,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,838.52x = 449,649.78 × 189,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,838.52x = 85,372,305,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,372,305,829.92/325,838.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,008.02

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