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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,258.46, 452,996.76 and 177,355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,258.46, 452,996.76 and 177,355.46 is: 244,750.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,258.46 : 452,996.76 = 177,355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,258.46/452,996.76 = 177,355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,258.46x = 452,996.76 × 177,355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,258.46x = 80,341,448,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,341,448,748.31/328,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,750.58

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