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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,035.87, 451,824.53 and 160,914.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,035.87, 451,824.53 and 160,914.27 is: 241,516.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,035.87 : 451,824.53 = 160,914.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,035.87/451,824.53 = 160,914.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,035.87x = 451,824.53 × 160,914.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,035.87x = 72,705,013,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,705,013,608.47/301,035.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,516.11

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