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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,136.63, 452,828.85 and 177,233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,136.63, 452,828.85 and 177,233.63 is: 244,582.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,136.63 : 452,828.85 = 177,233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,136.63/452,828.85 = 177,233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,136.63x = 452,828.85 × 177,233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,136.63x = 80,256,498,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,256,498,590.08/328,136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,582.57

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