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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,408.16, 447,689.98 and 181,168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,408.16, 447,689.98 and 181,168.34 is: 250,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,408.16 : 447,689.98 = 181,168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,408.16/447,689.98 = 181,168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,408.16x = 447,689.98 × 181,168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,408.16x = 81,107,250,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,107,250,511.23/324,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,016.06

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