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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,086.24, 452,758.92 and 177,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,086.24, 452,758.92 and 177,183.24 is: 244,512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,086.24 : 452,758.92 = 177,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,086.24/452,758.92 = 177,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,086.24x = 452,758.92 × 177,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,086.24x = 80,221,292,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,221,292,384.50/328,086.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,512.82

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