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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,136.24, 452,828.40 and 177,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,136.24, 452,828.40 and 177,233.24 is: 244,582.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,136.24 : 452,828.40 = 177,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,136.24/452,828.40 = 177,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,136.24x = 452,828.40 × 177,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,136.24x = 80,256,244,496.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,256,244,496.02/328,136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,582.08

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