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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,675.50, 453,573 and 177,772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,675.50, 453,573 and 177,772.50 is: 245,326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,675.50 : 453,573 = 177,772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,675.50/453,573 = 177,772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,675.50x = 453,573 × 177,772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,675.50x = 80,632,806,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,632,806,142.50/328,675.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,326.49

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