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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,180.46, 447,350.83 and 180,949.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,180.46, 447,350.83 and 180,949.74 is: 249,700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,180.46 : 447,350.83 = 180,949.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,180.46/447,350.83 = 180,949.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,180.46x = 447,350.83 × 180,949.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,180.46x = 80,948,016,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,948,016,377.28/324,180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,700.48

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