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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,637.92, 448,002.54 and 181,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,637.92, 448,002.54 and 181,404 is: 250,338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,637.92 : 448,002.54 = 181,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,637.92/448,002.54 = 181,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,637.92x = 448,002.54 × 181,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,637.92x = 81,269,452,766.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,269,452,766.16/324,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,338.76

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