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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,389.82, 480,584.76 and 120,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,389.82, 480,584.76 and 120,755 is: 181,132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,389.82 : 480,584.76 = 120,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,389.82/480,584.76 = 120,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,389.82x = 480,584.76 × 120,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,389.82x = 58,033,012,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,033,012,693.80/320,389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,132.51

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