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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,327.86, 480,781.62 and 170,694.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,327.86, 480,781.62 and 170,694.58 is: 256,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,327.86 : 480,781.62 = 170,694.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,327.86/480,781.62 = 170,694.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,327.86x = 480,781.62 × 170,694.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,327.86x = 82,066,816,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,066,816,697.62/320,327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,196.31

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