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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,310.23, 447,544.04 and 181,071.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,310.23, 447,544.04 and 181,071.45 is: 249,876.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,310.23 : 447,544.04 = 181,071.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,310.23/447,544.04 = 181,071.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,310.23x = 447,544.04 × 181,071.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,310.23x = 81,037,447,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,037,447,356.30/324,310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,876.32

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