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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,342, 447,538.56 and 181,079.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,342, 447,538.56 and 181,079.04 is: 249,859.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,342 : 447,538.56 = 181,079.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,342/447,538.56 = 181,079.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,342x = 447,538.56 × 181,079.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,342x = 81,039,852,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,039,852,807.78/324,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,859.26

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