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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,016.33, 447,164.03 and 180,779.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,016.33, 447,164.03 and 180,779.48 is: 249,487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,016.33 : 447,164.03 = 180,779.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,016.33/447,164.03 = 180,779.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,016.33x = 447,164.03 × 180,779.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,016.33x = 80,838,080,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,838,080,818.10/324,016.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,487.67

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