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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,529.46, 447,848.52 and 181,288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,529.46, 447,848.52 and 181,288.24 is: 250,176.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,529.46 : 447,848.52 = 181,288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,529.46/447,848.52 = 181,288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,529.46x = 447,848.52 × 181,288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,529.46x = 81,189,669,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,189,669,977.40/324,529.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,176.58

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