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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,843.58, 448,287.33 and 181,611.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,843.58, 448,287.33 and 181,611.46 is: 250,625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,843.58 : 448,287.33 = 181,611.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,843.58/448,287.33 = 181,611.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,843.58x = 448,287.33 × 181,611.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,843.58x = 81,414,116,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,414,116,500.80/324,843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,625.60

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