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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,458.34, 447,747.84 and 181,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,458.34, 447,747.84 and 181,220.46 is: 250,081.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,458.34 : 447,747.84 = 181,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,458.34/447,747.84 = 181,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,458.34x = 447,747.84 × 181,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,458.34x = 81,141,069,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,141,069,528.81/324,458.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,081.63

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