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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,059.55, 480,160.80 and 120,381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,059.55, 480,160.80 and 120,381.66 is: 180,599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,059.55 : 480,160.80 = 120,381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,059.55/480,160.80 = 120,381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,059.55x = 480,160.80 × 120,381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,059.55x = 57,802,554,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,802,554,170.93/320,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,599.38

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