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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,132.40, 451,698.60 and 160,818.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,132.40, 451,698.60 and 160,818.80 is: 241,228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,132.40 : 451,698.60 = 160,818.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,132.40/451,698.60 = 160,818.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,132.40x = 451,698.60 × 160,818.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,132.40x = 72,641,626,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,641,626,813.68/301,132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,228.20

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