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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,038.12, 451,827.90 and 160,916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,038.12, 451,827.90 and 160,916.52 is: 241,519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,038.12 : 451,827.90 = 160,916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,038.12/451,827.90 = 160,916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,038.12x = 451,827.90 × 160,916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,038.12x = 72,706,573,306.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,706,573,306.91/301,038.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,519.49

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