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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,401.16, 447,680.31 and 181,161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,401.16, 447,680.31 and 181,161.33 is: 250,006.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,401.16 : 447,680.31 = 181,161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,401.16/447,680.31 = 181,161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,401.16x = 447,680.31 × 181,161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,401.16x = 81,102,360,374.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,102,360,374.41/324,401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,006.38

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