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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,752, 453,678.30 and 177,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,752, 453,678.30 and 177,849 is: 245,431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,752 : 453,678.30 = 177,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,752/453,678.30 = 177,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,752x = 453,678.30 × 177,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,752x = 80,686,231,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,686,231,976.70/328,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,431.91

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