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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,135.13, 452,826.78 and 177,232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,135.13, 452,826.78 and 177,232.13 is: 244,580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,135.13 : 452,826.78 = 177,232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,135.13/452,826.78 = 177,232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,135.13x = 452,826.78 × 177,232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,135.13x = 80,255,452,476.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,255,452,476.31/328,135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,580.50

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