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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,835.02, 448,253.91 and 179,632.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,835.02, 448,253.91 and 179,632.26 is: 247,882.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,835.02 : 448,253.91 = 179,632.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,835.02/448,253.91 = 179,632.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,835.02x = 448,253.91 × 179,632.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,835.02x = 80,520,862,907.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,520,862,907.14/324,835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,882.33

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