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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,011.20, 480,016.80 and 237,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,011.20, 480,016.80 and 237,067.20 is: 355,600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,011.20 : 480,016.80 = 237,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,011.20/480,016.80 = 237,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,011.20x = 480,016.80 × 237,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,011.20x = 113,796,238,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,796,238,728.96/320,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,600.80

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