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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,445.46, 447,690.50 and 181,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,445.46, 447,690.50 and 181,187.24 is: 250,013.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,445.46 : 447,690.50 = 181,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,445.46/447,690.50 = 181,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,445.46x = 447,690.50 × 181,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,445.46x = 81,115,806,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,115,806,069.22/324,445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,013.69

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