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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,690.14, 481,201.21 and 232,670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,690.14, 481,201.21 and 232,670.14 is: 349,125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,690.14 : 481,201.21 = 232,670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,690.14/481,201.21 = 232,670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,690.14x = 481,201.21 × 232,670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,690.14x = 111,961,152,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,961,152,898.87/320,690.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,125.65

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