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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,623.02, 447,971.40 and 181,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,623.02, 447,971.40 and 181,384.24 is: 250,305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,623.02 : 447,971.40 = 181,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,623.02/447,971.40 = 181,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,623.02x = 447,971.40 × 181,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,623.02x = 81,254,951,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,254,951,930.74/324,623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,305.58

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