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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,096.26, 447,252.92 and 178,902.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,096.26, 447,252.92 and 178,902.12 is: 246,884.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,096.26 : 447,252.92 = 178,902.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,096.26/447,252.92 = 178,902.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,096.26x = 447,252.92 × 178,902.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,096.26x = 80,014,494,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,014,494,669.68/324,096.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,884.97

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