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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,151.25, 452,848.91 and 177,248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,151.25, 452,848.91 and 177,248.25 is: 244,602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,151.25 : 452,848.91 = 177,248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,151.25/452,848.91 = 177,248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,151.25x = 452,848.91 × 177,248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,151.25x = 80,266,675,925.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,266,675,925.67/328,151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,602.68

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