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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,051.54, 447,199.83 and 180,811.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,051.54, 447,199.83 and 180,811.14 is: 249,524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,051.54 : 447,199.83 = 180,811.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,051.54/447,199.83 = 180,811.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,051.54x = 447,199.83 × 180,811.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,051.54x = 80,858,711,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,858,711,070.11/324,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,524.23

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