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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,310.46, 448,942.47 and 180,116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,310.46, 448,942.47 and 180,116.24 is: 248,568.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,310.46 : 448,942.47 = 180,116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,310.46/448,942.47 = 180,116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,310.46x = 448,942.47 × 180,116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,310.46x = 80,861,829,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,861,829,333.31/325,310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,568.18

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