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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,231.38, 452,959.31 and 177,328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,231.38, 452,959.31 and 177,328.38 is: 244,713.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,231.38 : 452,959.31 = 177,328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,231.38/452,959.31 = 177,328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,231.38x = 452,959.31 × 177,328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,231.38x = 80,322,540,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,322,540,648.22/328,231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,713.17

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