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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,010.13, 480,244.83 and 186,931.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,010.13, 480,244.83 and 186,931.18 is: 280,530.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,010.13 : 480,244.83 = 186,931.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,010.13/480,244.83 = 186,931.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,010.13x = 480,244.83 × 186,931.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,010.13x = 89,772,732,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,772,732,760.80/320,010.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,530.91

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