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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,584.23, 447,917.97 and 181,345.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,584.23, 447,917.97 and 181,345.35 is: 250,251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,584.23 : 447,917.97 = 181,345.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,584.23/447,917.97 = 181,345.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,584.23x = 447,917.97 × 181,345.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,584.23x = 81,227,841,040.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,227,841,040.94/324,584.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,251.96

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