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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,059.08, 480,160.10 and 120,381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,059.08, 480,160.10 and 120,381.18 is: 180,598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,059.08 : 480,160.10 = 120,381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,059.08/480,160.10 = 120,381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,059.08x = 480,160.10 × 120,381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,059.08x = 57,802,239,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,802,239,426.92/320,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,598.66

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