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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,583.24, 480,918.60 and 133,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,583.24, 480,918.60 and 133,551 is: 200,344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,583.24 : 480,918.60 = 133,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,583.24/480,918.60 = 133,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,583.24x = 480,918.60 × 133,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,583.24x = 64,227,159,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,227,159,948.60/320,583.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,344.72

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