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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,804.89, 453,750.72 and 177,901.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,804.89, 453,750.72 and 177,901.89 is: 245,504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,804.89 : 453,750.72 = 177,901.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,804.89/453,750.72 = 177,901.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,804.89x = 453,750.72 × 177,901.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,804.89x = 80,723,110,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,723,110,676.86/328,804.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,504.59

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