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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,992.92, 450,017.61 and 205,311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,992.92, 450,017.61 and 205,311.56 is: 283,422.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,992.92 : 450,017.61 = 205,311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,992.92/450,017.61 = 205,311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,992.92x = 450,017.61 × 205,311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,992.92x = 92,393,817,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,393,817,536.57/325,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,422.77

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