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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,481.36, 447,779.56 and 181,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,481.36, 447,779.56 and 181,243.44 is: 250,113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,481.36 : 447,779.56 = 181,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,481.36/447,779.56 = 181,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,481.36x = 447,779.56 × 181,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,481.36x = 81,157,107,816.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,157,107,816.09/324,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,113.31

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