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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,834.81, 481,086.08 and 171,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,834.81, 481,086.08 and 171,034.86 is: 256,463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,834.81 : 481,086.08 = 171,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,834.81/481,086.08 = 171,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,834.81x = 481,086.08 × 171,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,834.81x = 82,282,490,340.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,282,490,340.75/320,834.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,463.73

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