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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,041.12, 451,832.40 and 160,919.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,041.12, 451,832.40 and 160,919.52 is: 241,523.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,041.12 : 451,832.40 = 160,919.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,041.12/451,832.40 = 160,919.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,041.12x = 451,832.40 × 160,919.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,041.12x = 72,708,652,928.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,708,652,928.45/301,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,523.99

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