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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,835.55, 481,087.21 and 171,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,835.55, 481,087.21 and 171,035.60 is: 256,464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,835.55 : 481,087.21 = 171,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,835.55/481,087.21 = 171,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,835.55x = 481,087.21 × 171,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,835.55x = 82,283,039,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,283,039,614.68/320,835.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,464.85

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