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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,186.14, 452,897.25 and 177,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,186.14, 452,897.25 and 177,283.14 is: 244,650.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,186.14 : 452,897.25 = 177,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,186.14/452,897.25 = 177,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,186.14x = 452,897.25 × 177,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,186.14x = 80,291,046,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,291,046,577.37/328,186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,650.94

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