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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,089.16, 447,242.04 and 180,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,089.16, 447,242.04 and 180,847.68 is: 249,569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,089.16 : 447,242.04 = 180,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,089.16/447,242.04 = 180,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,089.16x = 447,242.04 × 180,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,089.16x = 80,882,685,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,882,685,332.47/324,089.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,569.24

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