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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,016.08, 447,163.69 and 180,779.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,016.08, 447,163.69 and 180,779.23 is: 249,487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,016.08 : 447,163.69 = 180,779.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,016.08/447,163.69 = 180,779.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,016.08x = 447,163.69 × 180,779.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,016.08x = 80,837,907,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,837,907,562.16/324,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,487.33

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