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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,317.64, 447,554.16 and 181,080.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,317.64, 447,554.16 and 181,080.12 is: 249,888.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,317.64 : 447,554.16 = 181,080.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,317.64/447,554.16 = 181,080.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,317.64x = 447,554.16 × 181,080.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,317.64x = 81,043,160,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,043,160,999.30/324,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,888.23

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