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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,265.99, 480,235.77 and 106,957.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,265.99, 480,235.77 and 106,957.17 is: 160,381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,265.99 : 480,235.77 = 106,957.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,265.99/480,235.77 = 106,957.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,265.99x = 480,235.77 × 106,957.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,265.99x = 51,364,658,891.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,364,658,891.97/320,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,381.25

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