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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,962.13, 448,439.34 and 179,764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,962.13, 448,439.34 and 179,764.12 is: 248,069.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,962.13 : 448,439.34 = 179,764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,962.13/448,439.34 = 179,764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,962.13x = 448,439.34 × 179,764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,962.13x = 80,613,303,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,613,303,328.48/324,962.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,069.84

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