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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,837.78, 451,140.03 and 160,519.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,837.78, 451,140.03 and 160,519.86 is: 240,717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,837.78 : 451,140.03 = 160,519.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,837.78/451,140.03 = 160,519.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,837.78x = 451,140.03 × 160,519.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,837.78x = 72,416,934,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,416,934,456.00/300,837.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,717.55

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