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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,737, 453,657.60 and 177,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,737, 453,657.60 and 177,834 is: 245,411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,737 : 453,657.60 = 177,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,737/453,657.60 = 177,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,737x = 453,657.60 × 177,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,737x = 80,675,745,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,675,745,638.40/328,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,411.21

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