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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,924.91, 451,431.11 and 160,606.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,924.91, 451,431.11 and 160,606.99 is: 240,933.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,924.91 : 451,431.11 = 160,606.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,924.91/451,431.11 = 160,606.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,924.91x = 451,431.11 × 160,606.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,924.91x = 72,502,991,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,502,991,769.46/300,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,933.83

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