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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,971.51, 448,452.30 and 179,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,971.51, 448,452.30 and 179,773.54 is: 248,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,971.51 : 448,452.30 = 179,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,971.51/448,452.30 = 179,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,971.51x = 448,452.30 × 179,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,971.51x = 80,619,858,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,619,858,556.48/324,971.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,082.85

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