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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,050.12, 451,845.90 and 160,928.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,050.12, 451,845.90 and 160,928.52 is: 241,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,050.12 : 451,845.90 = 160,928.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,050.12/451,845.90 = 160,928.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,050.12x = 451,845.90 × 160,928.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,050.12x = 72,714,891,955.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,714,891,955.07/301,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,537.50

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