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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,187.74, 480,281.61 and 120,552.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,187.74, 480,281.61 and 120,552.91 is: 180,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,187.74 : 480,281.61 = 120,552.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,187.74/480,281.61 = 120,552.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,187.74x = 480,281.61 × 120,552.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,187.74x = 57,899,345,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,899,345,102.22/320,187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,829.36

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