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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,637.57, 447,991.25 and 181,398.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,637.57, 447,991.25 and 181,398.79 is: 250,325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,637.57 : 447,991.25 = 181,398.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,637.57/447,991.25 = 181,398.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,637.57x = 447,991.25 × 181,398.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,637.57x = 81,265,070,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,265,070,680.59/324,637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,325.53

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