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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,139.24, 447,343.20 and 180,912.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,139.24, 447,343.20 and 180,912.61 is: 249,676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,139.24 : 447,343.20 = 180,912.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,139.24/447,343.20 = 180,912.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,139.24x = 447,343.20 × 180,912.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,139.24x = 80,930,025,877.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,930,025,877.75/324,139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,676.73

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