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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,462.48, 451,136.52 and 167,602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,462.48, 451,136.52 and 167,602.32 is: 251,650.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,462.48 : 451,136.52 = 167,602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,462.48/451,136.52 = 167,602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,462.48x = 451,136.52 × 167,602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,462.48x = 75,611,527,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,611,527,388.73/300,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,650.48

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