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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,742.40, 481,113.60 and 133,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,742.40, 481,113.60 and 133,729.60 is: 200,594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,742.40 : 481,113.60 = 133,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,742.40/481,113.60 = 133,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,742.40x = 481,113.60 × 133,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,742.40x = 64,339,129,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,339,129,282.56/320,742.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,594.40

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