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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,117.78, 447,307.28 and 178,951.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,117.78, 447,307.28 and 178,951.56 is: 246,966.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,117.78 : 447,307.28 = 178,951.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,117.78/447,307.28 = 178,951.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,117.78x = 447,307.28 × 178,951.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,117.78x = 80,046,335,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,046,335,555.36/324,117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,966.81

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