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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,824.78, 481,042.29 and 160,714.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,824.78, 481,042.29 and 160,714.51 is: 240,974.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,824.78 : 481,042.29 = 160,714.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,824.78/481,042.29 = 160,714.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,824.78x = 481,042.29 × 160,714.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,824.78x = 77,310,473,521.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,310,473,521.42/320,824.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,974.14

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