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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,371.48, 447,630.85 and 179,187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,371.48, 447,630.85 and 179,187.23 is: 247,277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,371.48 : 447,630.85 = 179,187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,371.48/447,630.85 = 179,187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,371.48x = 447,630.85 × 179,187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,371.48x = 80,209,732,074.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,209,732,074.05/324,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,277.39

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