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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,461.34, 447,751.98 and 181,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,461.34, 447,751.98 and 181,223.46 is: 250,085.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,461.34 : 447,751.98 = 181,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,461.34/447,751.98 = 181,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,461.34x = 447,751.98 × 181,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,461.34x = 81,143,163,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,143,163,037.45/324,461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,085.77

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