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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,835.80, 481,058.78 and 160,725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,835.80, 481,058.78 and 160,725.52 is: 240,990.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,835.80 : 481,058.78 = 160,725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,835.80/481,058.78 = 160,725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,835.80x = 481,058.78 × 160,725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,835.80x = 77,318,422,566.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,318,422,566.07/320,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,990.63

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