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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,003.20, 480,004.80 and 231,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,003.20, 480,004.80 and 231,068.80 is: 346,603.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,003.20 : 480,004.80 = 231,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,003.20/480,004.80 = 231,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,003.20x = 480,004.80 × 231,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,003.20x = 110,914,133,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,914,133,130.24/320,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,603.20

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