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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,080.96, 452,751.73 and 177,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,080.96, 452,751.73 and 177,177.96 is: 244,505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,080.96 : 452,751.73 = 177,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,080.96/452,751.73 = 177,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,080.96x = 452,751.73 × 177,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,080.96x = 80,217,627,907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,217,627,907.87/328,080.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,505.59

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