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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,459.09, 447,748.88 and 181,221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,459.09, 447,748.88 and 181,221.21 is: 250,082.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,459.09 : 447,748.88 = 181,221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,459.09/447,748.88 = 181,221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,459.09x = 447,748.88 × 181,221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,459.09x = 81,141,592,903.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,141,592,903.64/324,459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,082.66

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