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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,358.46, 447,614.52 and 181,118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,358.46, 447,614.52 and 181,118.42 is: 249,943.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,358.46 : 447,614.52 = 181,118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,358.46/447,614.52 = 181,118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,358.46x = 447,614.52 × 181,118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,358.46x = 81,071,234,631.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,071,234,631.46/324,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,943.33

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