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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,027.70, 480,041.55 and 202,221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,027.70, 480,041.55 and 202,221.30 is: 303,331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,027.70 : 480,041.55 = 202,221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,027.70/480,041.55 = 202,221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,027.70x = 480,041.55 × 202,221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,027.70x = 97,074,626,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,074,626,295.02/320,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,331.95

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