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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,253.46, 452,989.86 and 177,350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,253.46, 452,989.86 and 177,350.46 is: 244,743.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,253.46 : 452,989.86 = 177,350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,253.46/452,989.86 = 177,350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,253.46x = 452,989.86 × 177,350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,253.46x = 80,337,960,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,337,960,046.34/328,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,743.68

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