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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,908.59, 446,984.24 and 180,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,908.59, 446,984.24 and 180,665.40 is: 249,312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,908.59 : 446,984.24 = 180,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,908.59/446,984.24 = 180,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,908.59x = 446,984.24 × 180,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,908.59x = 80,754,585,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,754,585,609.97/323,908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,312.89

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