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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,232.09, 452,960.24 and 177,329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,232.09, 452,960.24 and 177,329.09 is: 244,714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,232.09 : 452,960.24 = 177,329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,232.09/452,960.24 = 177,329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,232.09x = 452,960.24 × 177,329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,232.09x = 80,323,024,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,323,024,013.94/328,232.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,714.11

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