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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,411.09, 447,682.59 and 181,173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,411.09, 447,682.59 and 181,173.12 is: 250,016.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,411.09 : 447,682.59 = 181,173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,411.09/447,682.59 = 181,173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,411.09x = 447,682.59 × 181,173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,411.09x = 81,108,051,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,108,051,599.98/324,411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,016.27

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