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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,846.54, 481,742.90 and 178,969.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,846.54, 481,742.90 and 178,969.01 is: 268,717.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,846.54 : 481,742.90 = 178,969.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,846.54/481,742.90 = 178,969.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,846.54x = 481,742.90 × 178,969.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,846.54x = 86,217,050,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,217,050,971.61/320,846.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,717.41

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