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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,035.12, 451,823.40 and 160,913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,035.12, 451,823.40 and 160,913.52 is: 241,514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,035.12 : 451,823.40 = 160,913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,035.12/451,823.40 = 160,913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,035.12x = 451,823.40 × 160,913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,035.12x = 72,704,493,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,704,493,712.37/301,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,514.99

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