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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,015.08, 447,162.31 and 180,778.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,015.08, 447,162.31 and 180,778.23 is: 249,485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,015.08 : 447,162.31 = 180,778.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,015.08/447,162.31 = 180,778.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,015.08x = 447,162.31 × 180,778.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,015.08x = 80,837,207,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,837,207,784.81/324,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,485.94

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