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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,852.24, 671,767.92 and 181,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,852.24, 671,767.92 and 181,541.52 is: 272,308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,852.24 : 671,767.92 = 181,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,852.24/671,767.92 = 181,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,852.24x = 671,767.92 × 181,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,852.24x = 121,953,769,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,953,769,284.04/447,852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,308.05

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