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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,086, 452,758.72 and 177,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,086, 452,758.72 and 177,183.04 is: 244,512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,086 : 452,758.72 = 177,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,086/452,758.72 = 177,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,086x = 452,758.72 × 177,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,086x = 80,221,166,396.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,221,166,396.11/328,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,512.62

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