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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,835.81, 481,087.58 and 171,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,835.81, 481,087.58 and 171,035.86 is: 256,465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,835.81 : 481,087.58 = 171,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,835.81/481,087.58 = 171,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,835.81x = 481,087.58 × 171,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,835.81x = 82,283,227,980.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,283,227,980.62/320,835.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,465.22

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