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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,133.26, 448,676.75 and 177,957.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,133.26, 448,676.75 and 177,957.38 is: 245,577.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,133.26 : 448,676.75 = 177,957.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,133.26/448,676.75 = 177,957.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,133.26x = 448,676.75 × 177,957.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,133.26x = 79,845,339,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,845,339,128.82/325,133.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,577.27

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