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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,454.84, 447,742.92 and 181,216.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,454.84, 447,742.92 and 181,216.87 is: 250,076.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,454.84 : 447,742.92 = 181,216.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,454.84/447,742.92 = 181,216.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,454.84x = 447,742.92 × 181,216.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,454.84x = 81,138,570,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,138,570,527.06/324,454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,076.62

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