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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,862.28, 451,176.74 and 160,544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,862.28, 451,176.74 and 160,544.36 is: 240,754.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,862.28 : 451,176.74 = 160,544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,862.28/451,176.74 = 160,544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,862.28x = 451,176.74 × 160,544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,862.28x = 72,433,880,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,433,880,970.19/300,862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,754.28

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