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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,156.13, 452,855.52 and 177,253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,156.13, 452,855.52 and 177,253.13 is: 244,609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,156.13 : 452,855.52 = 177,253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,156.13/452,855.52 = 177,253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,156.13x = 452,855.52 × 177,253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,156.13x = 80,270,056,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,270,056,093.50/328,156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,609.35

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