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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,383.68, 446,282.92 and 180,143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,383.68, 446,282.92 and 180,143.68 is: 248,605.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,383.68 : 446,282.92 = 180,143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,383.68/446,282.92 = 180,143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,383.68x = 446,282.92 × 180,143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,383.68x = 80,395,047,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,395,047,529.95/323,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,605.77

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