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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,162.63, 447,386.75 and 180,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,162.63, 447,386.75 and 180,952.40 is: 249,737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,162.63 : 447,386.75 = 180,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,162.63/447,386.75 = 180,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,162.63x = 447,386.75 × 180,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,162.63x = 80,955,702,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,955,702,999.00/324,162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,737.93

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