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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,732.48, 481,471.43 and 187,708.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,732.48, 481,471.43 and 187,708.21 is: 281,780.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,732.48 : 481,471.43 = 187,708.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,732.48/481,471.43 = 187,708.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,732.48x = 481,471.43 × 187,708.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,732.48x = 90,376,138,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,376,138,149.22/320,732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,780.43

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