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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,627.03, 447,984.35 and 181,387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,627.03, 447,984.35 and 181,387.19 is: 250,313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,627.03 : 447,984.35 = 181,387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,627.03/447,984.35 = 181,387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,627.03x = 447,984.35 × 181,387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,627.03x = 81,258,619,263.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,258,619,263.62/324,627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,313.78

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