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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,619.02, 447,965.88 and 181,380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,619.02, 447,965.88 and 181,380.24 is: 250,300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,619.02 : 447,965.88 = 181,380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,619.02/447,965.88 = 181,380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,619.02x = 447,965.88 × 181,380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,619.02x = 81,252,158,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,252,158,826.21/324,619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,300.06

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