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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,098.20, 450,147.30 and 160,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,098.20, 450,147.30 and 160,130.20 is: 240,195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,098.20 : 450,147.30 = 160,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,098.20/450,147.30 = 160,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,098.20x = 450,147.30 × 160,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,098.20x = 72,082,177,178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,082,177,178.46/300,098.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,195.30

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