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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,043.72, 447,169.84 and 176,862.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,043.72, 447,169.84 and 176,862.96 is: 244,065.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,043.72 : 447,169.84 = 176,862.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,043.72/447,169.84 = 176,862.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,043.72x = 447,169.84 × 176,862.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,043.72x = 79,087,781,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,087,781,525.13/324,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,065.16

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