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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,968.91, 481,105.84 and 208,729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,968.91, 481,105.84 and 208,729.68 is: 312,868.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,968.91 : 481,105.84 = 208,729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,968.91/481,105.84 = 208,729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,968.91x = 481,105.84 × 208,729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,968.91x = 100,421,069,567.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,421,069,567.01/320,968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,868.52

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