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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,737.64, 448,158.96 and 181,503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,737.64, 448,158.96 and 181,503.72 is: 250,486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,737.64 : 448,158.96 = 181,503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,737.64/448,158.96 = 181,503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,737.64x = 448,158.96 × 181,503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,737.64x = 81,342,518,391.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,342,518,391.33/324,737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,486.88

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