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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,329.85, 481,367.75 and 170,677.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,329.85, 481,367.75 and 170,677.08 is: 256,480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,329.85 : 481,367.75 = 170,677.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,329.85/481,367.75 = 170,677.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,329.85x = 481,367.75 × 170,677.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,329.85x = 82,158,441,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,158,441,122.78/320,329.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,480.76

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