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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,588.52, 446,567.37 and 180,349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,588.52, 446,567.37 and 180,349.56 is: 248,890.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,588.52 : 446,567.37 = 180,349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,588.52/446,567.37 = 180,349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,588.52x = 446,567.37 × 180,349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,588.52x = 80,538,228,689.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,538,228,689.86/323,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,890.87

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