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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,416.08, 447,692.71 and 179,221.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,416.08, 447,692.71 and 179,221.91 is: 247,325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,416.08 : 447,692.71 = 179,221.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,416.08/447,692.71 = 179,221.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,416.08x = 447,692.71 × 179,221.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,416.08x = 80,236,342,579.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,236,342,579.28/324,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,325.42

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