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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,845.76, 481,741.74 and 178,968.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,845.76, 481,741.74 and 178,968.24 is: 268,716.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,845.76 : 481,741.74 = 178,968.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,845.76/481,741.74 = 178,968.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,845.76x = 481,741.74 × 178,968.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,845.76x = 86,216,468,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,216,468,038.79/320,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,716.25

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