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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,256.48, 447,427.66 and 181,013.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,256.48, 447,427.66 and 181,013.38 is: 249,772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,256.48 : 447,427.66 = 181,013.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,256.48/447,427.66 = 181,013.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,256.48x = 447,427.66 × 181,013.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,256.48x = 80,990,393,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,990,393,042.09/324,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,772.63

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