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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,230.38, 452,957.93 and 177,327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,230.38, 452,957.93 and 177,327.38 is: 244,711.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,230.38 : 452,957.93 = 177,327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,230.38/452,957.93 = 177,327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,230.38x = 452,957.93 × 177,327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,230.38x = 80,321,839,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,321,839,825.70/328,230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,711.78

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