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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,632.52, 480,488.70 and 180,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,632.52, 480,488.70 and 180,095.36 is: 269,884.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,632.52 : 480,488.70 = 180,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,632.52/480,488.70 = 180,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,632.52x = 480,488.70 × 180,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,632.52x = 86,533,785,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,533,785,402.43/320,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,884.62

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