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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,572.06, 447,901.25 and 181,333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,572.06, 447,901.25 and 181,333.13 is: 250,235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,572.06 : 447,901.25 = 181,333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,572.06/447,901.25 = 181,333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,572.06x = 447,901.25 × 181,333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,572.06x = 81,219,334,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,219,334,966.69/324,572.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,235.14

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