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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,451.32, 447,768.89 and 179,269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,451.32, 447,768.89 and 179,269.75 is: 247,406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,451.32 : 447,768.89 = 179,269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,451.32/447,768.89 = 179,269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,451.32x = 447,768.89 × 179,269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,451.32x = 80,271,416,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,271,416,968.08/324,451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,406.66

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