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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,063.47, 447,140.81 and 186,215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,063.47, 447,140.81 and 186,215.76 is: 256,939.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,063.47 : 447,140.81 = 186,215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,063.47/447,140.81 = 186,215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,063.47x = 447,140.81 × 186,215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,063.47x = 83,264,666,413.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,264,666,413.48/324,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,939.38

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