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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,253.21, 452,989.36 and 177,350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,253.21, 452,989.36 and 177,350.21 is: 244,743.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,253.21 : 452,989.36 = 177,350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,253.21/452,989.36 = 177,350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,253.21x = 452,989.36 × 177,350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,253.21x = 80,337,757,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,337,757,779.22/328,253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,743.25

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