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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,844.17, 481,739.36 and 178,966.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,844.17, 481,739.36 and 178,966.64 is: 268,713.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,844.17 : 481,739.36 = 178,966.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,844.17/481,739.36 = 178,966.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,844.17x = 481,739.36 × 178,966.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,844.17x = 86,215,273,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,215,273,720.12/320,844.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,713.85

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