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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,008.37, 447,129.72 and 180,768.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,008.37, 447,129.72 and 180,768.06 is: 249,458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,008.37 : 447,129.72 = 180,768.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,008.37/447,129.72 = 180,768.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,008.37x = 447,129.72 × 180,768.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,008.37x = 80,826,772,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,826,772,052.74/324,008.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,458.90

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