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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,234.67, 452,963.93 and 177,331.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,234.67, 452,963.93 and 177,331.67 is: 244,717.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,234.67 : 452,963.93 = 177,331.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,234.67/452,963.93 = 177,331.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,234.67x = 452,963.93 × 177,331.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,234.67x = 80,324,850,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,324,850,156.66/328,234.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,717.75

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