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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,095.22, 447,250.75 and 180,846.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,095.22, 447,250.75 and 180,846.72 is: 249,568.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,095.22 : 447,250.75 = 180,846.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,095.22/447,250.75 = 180,846.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,095.22x = 447,250.75 × 180,846.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,095.22x = 80,883,830,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,883,830,702.92/324,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,568.11

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