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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,129.36, 447,320.97 and 180,917.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,129.36, 447,320.97 and 180,917.31 is: 249,678.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,129.36 : 447,320.97 = 180,917.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,129.36/447,320.97 = 180,917.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,129.36x = 447,320.97 × 180,917.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,129.36x = 80,928,106,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,928,106,598.99/324,129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,678.42

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