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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,127.92, 447,284.79 and 178,930.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,127.92, 447,284.79 and 178,930.59 is: 246,917.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,127.92 : 447,284.79 = 178,930.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,127.92/447,284.79 = 178,930.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,127.92x = 447,284.79 × 178,930.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,127.92x = 80,032,931,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,032,931,372.73/324,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,917.73

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