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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,621.92, 447,946.26 and 181,378.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,621.92, 447,946.26 and 181,378.82 is: 250,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,621.92 : 447,946.26 = 181,378.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,621.92/447,946.26 = 181,378.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,621.92x = 447,946.26 × 181,378.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,621.92x = 81,247,964,062.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,247,964,062.21/324,621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,284.90

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