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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,628.02, 447,985.72 and 181,388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,628.02, 447,985.72 and 181,388.18 is: 250,315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,628.02 : 447,985.72 = 181,388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,628.02/447,985.72 = 181,388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,628.02x = 447,985.72 × 181,388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,628.02x = 81,259,314,416.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,259,314,416.79/324,628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,315.16

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