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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,435.16, 447,711.42 and 181,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,435.16, 447,711.42 and 181,191 is: 250,038.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,435.16 : 447,711.42 = 181,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,435.16/447,711.42 = 181,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,435.16x = 447,711.42 × 181,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,435.16x = 81,121,279,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,121,279,901.22/324,435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,038.50

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