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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,153.68, 452,852.28 and 177,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,153.68, 452,852.28 and 177,250.68 is: 244,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,153.68 : 452,852.28 = 177,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,153.68/452,852.28 = 177,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,153.68x = 452,852.28 × 177,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,153.68x = 80,268,374,569.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,268,374,569.55/328,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,606.05

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