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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,708.52, 481,045.64 and 121,015.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,708.52, 481,045.64 and 121,015.98 is: 181,517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,708.52 : 481,045.64 = 121,015.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,708.52/481,045.64 = 121,015.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,708.52x = 481,045.64 × 121,015.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,708.52x = 58,214,208,944.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,214,208,944.25/320,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,517.50

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