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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,971.76, 448,452.60 and 179,782.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,971.76, 448,452.60 and 179,782.91 is: 248,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,971.76 : 448,452.60 = 179,782.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,971.76/448,452.60 = 179,782.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,971.76x = 448,452.60 × 179,782.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,971.76x = 80,624,111,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,624,111,182.80/324,971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,095.75

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