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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,145.53, 480,237.09 and 120,467.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,145.53, 480,237.09 and 120,467.65 is: 180,708.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,145.53 : 480,237.09 = 120,467.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,145.53/480,237.09 = 120,467.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,145.53x = 480,237.09 × 120,467.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,145.53x = 57,853,032,080.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,853,032,080.79/320,145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,708.54

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