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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,224.30, 486,336 and 180,221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,224.30, 486,336 and 180,221.66 is: 270,332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,224.30 : 486,336 = 180,221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,224.30/486,336 = 180,221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,224.30x = 486,336 × 180,221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,224.30x = 87,648,281,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,648,281,237.76/324,224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,332.24

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