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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,569.24, 480,897.60 and 133,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,569.24, 480,897.60 and 133,537 is: 200,323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,569.24 : 480,897.60 = 133,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,569.24/480,897.60 = 133,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,569.24x = 480,897.60 × 133,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,569.24x = 64,217,622,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,217,622,811.20/320,569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,323.72

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