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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,143.63, 452,838.51 and 177,240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,143.63, 452,838.51 and 177,240.63 is: 244,592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,143.63 : 452,838.51 = 177,240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,143.63/452,838.51 = 177,240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,143.63x = 452,838.51 × 177,240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,143.63x = 80,261,382,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,261,382,800.66/328,143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,592.23

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