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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,972.90, 448,454.24 and 179,784.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,972.90, 448,454.24 and 179,784.14 is: 248,097.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,972.90 : 448,454.24 = 179,784.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,972.90/448,454.24 = 179,784.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,972.90x = 448,454.24 × 179,784.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,972.90x = 80,624,962,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,624,962,194.45/324,972.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,097.50

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