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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,254.48, 447,424.90 and 181,011.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,254.48, 447,424.90 and 181,011.38 is: 249,769.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,254.48 : 447,424.90 = 181,011.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,254.48/447,424.90 = 181,011.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,254.48x = 447,424.90 × 181,011.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,254.48x = 80,988,995,905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,988,995,905.71/324,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,769.86

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