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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,154.50, 452,853.39 and 177,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,154.50, 452,853.39 and 177,251.50 is: 244,607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,154.50 : 452,853.39 = 177,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,154.50/452,853.39 = 177,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,154.50x = 452,853.39 × 177,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,154.50x = 80,268,942,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,268,942,657.59/328,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,607.17

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