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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,767.60, 481,016.28 and 96,160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,767.60, 481,016.28 and 96,160.24 is: 144,199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,767.60 : 481,016.28 = 96,160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,767.60/481,016.28 = 96,160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,767.60x = 481,016.28 × 96,160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,767.60x = 46,254,640,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,254,640,928.71/320,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,199.85

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