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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,975.90, 448,458.38 and 179,787.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,975.90, 448,458.38 and 179,787.14 is: 248,101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,975.90 : 448,458.38 = 179,787.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,975.90/448,458.38 = 179,787.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,975.90x = 448,458.38 × 179,787.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,975.90x = 80,627,049,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,627,049,549.23/324,975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,101.63

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