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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,982.14, 447,095.54 and 180,742.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,982.14, 447,095.54 and 180,742.18 is: 249,424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,982.14 : 447,095.54 = 180,742.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,982.14/447,095.54 = 180,742.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,982.14x = 447,095.54 × 180,742.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,982.14x = 80,809,022,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,809,022,567.88/323,982.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,424.31

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