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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,040.55, 451,604.57 and 160,722.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,040.55, 451,604.57 and 160,722.63 is: 241,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,040.55 : 451,604.57 = 160,722.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,040.55/451,604.57 = 160,722.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,040.55x = 451,604.57 × 160,722.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,040.55x = 72,583,073,406.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,583,073,406.81/301,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,107.30

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