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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,187.07, 452,898.57 and 177,284.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,187.07, 452,898.57 and 177,284.07 is: 244,652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,187.07 : 452,898.57 = 177,284.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,187.07/452,898.57 = 177,284.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,187.07x = 452,898.57 × 177,284.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,187.07x = 80,291,701,786.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,291,701,786.78/328,187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,652.24

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