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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,176.75, 452,884.16 and 177,273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,176.75, 452,884.16 and 177,273.75 is: 244,637.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,176.75 : 452,884.16 = 177,273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,176.75/452,884.16 = 177,273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,176.75x = 452,884.16 × 177,273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,176.75x = 80,284,472,472.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,284,472,472.43/328,176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,637.90

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