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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,526.45, 447,844.38 and 181,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,526.45, 447,844.38 and 181,285.24 is: 250,172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,526.45 : 447,844.38 = 181,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,526.45/447,844.38 = 181,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,526.45x = 447,844.38 × 181,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,526.45x = 81,187,575,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,187,575,910.95/324,526.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,172.45

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