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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,135.40, 451,703.10 and 160,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,135.40, 451,703.10 and 160,821.80 is: 241,232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,135.40 : 451,703.10 = 160,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,135.40/451,703.10 = 160,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,135.40x = 451,703.10 × 160,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,135.40x = 72,643,705,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,643,705,607.58/301,135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,232.70

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