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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,583.23, 447,916.59 and 181,344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,583.23, 447,916.59 and 181,344.35 is: 250,250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,583.23 : 447,916.59 = 181,344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,583.23/447,916.59 = 181,344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,583.23x = 447,916.59 × 181,344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,583.23x = 81,227,140,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,227,140,628.18/324,583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,250.58

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