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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,714.40, 481,071.60 and 133,701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,714.40, 481,071.60 and 133,701.60 is: 200,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,714.40 : 481,071.60 = 133,701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,714.40/481,071.60 = 133,701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,714.40x = 481,071.60 × 133,701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,714.40x = 64,320,042,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,320,042,634.56/320,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,552.40

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