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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,228.40, 480,342.60 and 202,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,228.40, 480,342.60 and 202,130.40 is: 303,195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,228.40 : 480,342.60 = 202,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,228.40/480,342.60 = 202,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,228.40x = 480,342.60 × 202,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,228.40x = 97,091,841,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,091,841,875.04/320,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,195.60

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