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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,080.84, 452,751.51 and 177,177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,080.84, 452,751.51 and 177,177.84 is: 244,505.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,080.84 : 452,751.51 = 177,177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,080.84/452,751.51 = 177,177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,080.84x = 452,751.51 × 177,177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,080.84x = 80,217,534,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,217,534,598.54/328,080.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,505.39

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