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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,965.74, 448,444.31 and 179,767.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,965.74, 448,444.31 and 179,767.75 is: 248,074.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,965.74 : 448,444.31 = 179,767.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,965.74/448,444.31 = 179,767.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,965.74x = 448,444.31 × 179,767.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,965.74x = 80,615,824,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,615,824,609.00/324,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,074.84

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