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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,014.58, 447,161.61 and 180,777.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,014.58, 447,161.61 and 180,777.72 is: 249,485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,014.58 : 447,161.61 = 180,777.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,014.58/447,161.61 = 180,777.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,014.58x = 447,161.61 × 180,777.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,014.58x = 80,836,858,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,836,858,682.10/324,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,485.25

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