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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,219.60, 452,942.92 and 177,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,219.60, 452,942.92 and 177,316.60 is: 244,696.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,219.60 : 452,942.92 = 177,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,219.60/452,942.92 = 177,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,219.60x = 452,942.92 × 177,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,219.60x = 80,314,298,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,314,298,568.47/328,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,696.84

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