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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,256.98, 447,428.34 and 181,013.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,256.98, 447,428.34 and 181,013.88 is: 249,773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,256.98 : 447,428.34 = 181,013.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,256.98/447,428.34 = 181,013.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,256.98x = 447,428.34 × 181,013.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,256.98x = 80,990,739,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,990,739,845.36/324,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,773.31

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