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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,826.04, 481,072.98 and 171,026.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,826.04, 481,072.98 and 171,026.10 is: 256,450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,826.04 : 481,072.98 = 171,026.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,826.04/481,072.98 = 171,026.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,826.04x = 481,072.98 × 171,026.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,826.04x = 82,276,036,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,276,036,747.45/320,826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,450.62

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