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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,202.60, 480,249.24 and 106,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,202.60, 480,249.24 and 106,941 is: 160,393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,202.60 : 480,249.24 = 106,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,202.60/480,249.24 = 106,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,202.60x = 480,249.24 × 106,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,202.60x = 51,358,333,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,358,333,974.84/320,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,393.24

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