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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,567.48, 447,924.14 and 181,328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,567.48, 447,924.14 and 181,328.29 is: 250,244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,567.48 : 447,924.14 = 181,328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,567.48/447,924.14 = 181,328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,567.48x = 447,924.14 × 181,328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,567.48x = 81,221,318,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,221,318,355.92/324,567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,244.78

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