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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,583.73, 447,917.28 and 181,344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,583.73, 447,917.28 and 181,344.85 is: 250,251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,583.73 : 447,917.28 = 181,344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,583.73/447,917.28 = 181,344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,583.73x = 447,917.28 × 181,344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,583.73x = 81,227,491,954.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,227,491,954.01/324,583.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,251.27

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