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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,870.86, 449,700.74 and 189,985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,870.86, 449,700.74 and 189,985.26 is: 262,179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,870.86 : 449,700.74 = 189,985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,870.86/449,700.74 = 189,985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,870.86x = 449,700.74 × 189,985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,870.86x = 85,436,512,011.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,436,512,011.09/325,870.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,179.05

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