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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,281.20, 480,018.60 and 162,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,281.20, 480,018.60 and 162,553.20 is: 243,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,281.20 : 480,018.60 = 162,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,281.20/480,018.60 = 162,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,281.20x = 480,018.60 × 162,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,281.20x = 78,028,559,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,028,559,489.52/320,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,625.16

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