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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,431.16, 447,705.90 and 181,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,431.16, 447,705.90 and 181,187 is: 250,032.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,431.16 : 447,705.90 = 181,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,431.16/447,705.90 = 181,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,431.16x = 447,705.90 × 181,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,431.16x = 81,118,488,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,118,488,903.30/324,431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,032.98

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