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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,306.62, 453,063.12 and 177,403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,306.62, 453,063.12 and 177,403.62 is: 244,816.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,306.62 : 453,063.12 = 177,403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,306.62/453,063.12 = 177,403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,306.62x = 453,063.12 × 177,403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,306.62x = 80,375,037,576.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,375,037,576.49/328,306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,816.99

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