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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,027.23, 480,039.10 and 130,486.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,027.23, 480,039.10 and 130,486.86 is: 195,729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,027.23 : 480,039.10 = 130,486.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,027.23/480,039.10 = 130,486.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,027.23x = 480,039.10 × 130,486.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,027.23x = 62,638,794,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,638,794,836.23/320,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,729.58

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