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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,741.91, 480,972.74 and 152,310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,741.91, 480,972.74 and 152,310.51 is: 228,399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,741.91 : 480,972.74 = 152,310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,741.91/480,972.74 = 152,310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,741.91x = 480,972.74 × 152,310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,741.91x = 73,257,202,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,257,202,563.94/320,741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,399.22

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