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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,875.09, 448,312.80 and 179,682.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,875.09, 448,312.80 and 179,682.19 is: 247,953.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,875.09 : 448,312.80 = 179,682.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,875.09/448,312.80 = 179,682.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,875.09x = 448,312.80 × 179,682.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,875.09x = 80,553,824,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,553,824,474.83/324,875.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,953.22

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