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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,171, 452,876.22 and 177,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,171, 452,876.22 and 177,268 is: 244,629.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,171 : 452,876.22 = 177,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,171/452,876.22 = 177,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,171x = 452,876.22 × 177,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,171x = 80,280,461,766.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,280,461,766.96/328,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,629.97

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