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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,152, 452,850.03 and 177,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,152, 452,850.03 and 177,249 is: 244,603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,152 : 452,850.03 = 177,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,152/452,850.03 = 177,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,152x = 452,850.03 × 177,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,152x = 80,267,214,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,267,214,967.47/328,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,603.77

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