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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,097.51, 447,254.58 and 178,903.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,097.51, 447,254.58 and 178,903.33 is: 246,886.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,097.51 : 447,254.58 = 178,903.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,097.51/447,254.58 = 178,903.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,097.51x = 447,254.58 × 178,903.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,097.51x = 80,015,333,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,015,333,719.75/324,097.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,886.60

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