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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,375.92, 480,761.52 and 162,717.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,375.92, 480,761.52 and 162,717.52 is: 244,176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,375.92 : 480,761.52 = 162,717.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,375.92/480,761.52 = 162,717.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,375.92x = 480,761.52 × 162,717.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,375.92x = 78,228,322,245.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,228,322,245.83/320,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,176.66

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