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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,436.16, 447,712.80 and 181,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,436.16, 447,712.80 and 181,192 is: 250,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,436.16 : 447,712.80 = 181,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,436.16/447,712.80 = 181,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,436.16x = 447,712.80 × 181,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,436.16x = 81,121,977,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,121,977,657.60/324,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,039.88

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