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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,159.52, 452,860.14 and 177,256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,159.52, 452,860.14 and 177,256.52 is: 244,614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,159.52 : 452,860.14 = 177,256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,159.52/452,860.14 = 177,256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,159.52x = 452,860.14 × 177,256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,159.52x = 80,272,412,463.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,272,412,463.11/328,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,614.00

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