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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,527.45, 447,845.76 and 181,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,527.45, 447,845.76 and 181,286.24 is: 250,173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,527.45 : 447,845.76 = 181,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,527.45/447,845.76 = 181,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,527.45x = 447,845.76 × 181,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,527.45x = 81,188,273,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,188,273,930.34/324,527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,173.83

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