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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,985.96, 448,472.32 and 179,788.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,985.96, 448,472.32 and 179,788.06 is: 248,102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,985.96 : 448,472.32 = 179,788.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,985.96/448,472.32 = 179,788.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,985.96x = 448,472.32 × 179,788.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,985.96x = 80,629,968,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,629,968,376.50/324,985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,102.93

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