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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,276.23, 447,459.23 and 181,042.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,276.23, 447,459.23 and 181,042.31 is: 249,814.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,276.23 : 447,459.23 = 181,042.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,276.23/447,459.23 = 181,042.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,276.23x = 447,459.23 × 181,042.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,276.23x = 81,009,049,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,009,049,487.51/324,276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,814.95

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