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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,127.30, 480,049.50 and 170,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,127.30, 480,049.50 and 170,332.08 is: 255,422.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,127.30 : 480,049.50 = 170,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,127.30/480,049.50 = 170,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,127.30x = 480,049.50 × 170,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,127.30x = 81,767,829,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,767,829,837.96/320,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,422.86

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