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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,813.70, 481,566.15 and 180,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,813.70, 481,566.15 and 180,845.70 is: 271,463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,813.70 : 481,566.15 = 180,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,813.70/481,566.15 = 180,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,813.70x = 481,566.15 × 180,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,813.70x = 87,089,167,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,089,167,493.06/320,813.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,463.37

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