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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,958.63, 448,434.52 and 179,760.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,958.63, 448,434.52 and 179,760.63 is: 248,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,958.63 : 448,434.52 = 179,760.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,958.63/448,434.52 = 179,760.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,958.63x = 448,434.52 × 179,760.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,958.63x = 80,610,870,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,610,870,930.14/324,958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,065.03

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