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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,873.86, 449,704.89 and 189,988.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,873.86, 449,704.89 and 189,988.26 is: 262,183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,873.86 : 449,704.89 = 189,988.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,873.86/449,704.89 = 189,988.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,873.86x = 449,704.89 × 189,988.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,873.86x = 85,438,649,564.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,438,649,564.59/325,873.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,183.19

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