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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,016.83, 447,164.73 and 180,779.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,016.83, 447,164.73 and 180,779.99 is: 249,488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,016.83 : 447,164.73 = 180,779.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,016.83/447,164.73 = 180,779.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,016.83x = 447,164.73 × 180,779.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,016.83x = 80,838,433,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,838,433,181.93/324,016.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,488.38

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