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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,627.82, 447,977.99 and 181,389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,627.82, 447,977.99 and 181,389.04 is: 250,312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,627.82 : 447,977.99 = 181,389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,627.82/447,977.99 = 181,389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,627.82x = 447,977.99 × 181,389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,627.82x = 81,258,294,400.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,258,294,400.39/324,627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,312.17

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