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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,423.68, 453,224.39 and 177,520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,423.68, 453,224.39 and 177,520.68 is: 244,978.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,423.68 : 453,224.39 = 177,520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,423.68/453,224.39 = 177,520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,423.68x = 453,224.39 × 177,520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,423.68x = 80,456,701,017.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,456,701,017.78/328,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,978.38

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