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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,629.07, 447,979.71 and 181,390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,629.07, 447,979.71 and 181,390.29 is: 250,313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,629.07 : 447,979.71 = 181,390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,629.07/447,979.71 = 181,390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,629.07x = 447,979.71 × 181,390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,629.07x = 81,259,169,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,259,169,511.02/324,629.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,313.90

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