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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,002.82, 447,124.17 and 180,762.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,002.82, 447,124.17 and 180,762.89 is: 249,452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,002.82 : 447,124.17 = 180,762.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,002.82/447,124.17 = 180,762.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,002.82x = 447,124.17 × 180,762.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,002.82x = 80,823,454,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,823,454,922.43/324,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,452.94

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