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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,150.40, 451,725.60 and 160,836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,150.40, 451,725.60 and 160,836.80 is: 241,255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,150.40 : 451,725.60 = 160,836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,150.40/451,725.60 = 160,836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,150.40x = 451,725.60 × 160,836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,150.40x = 72,654,099,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,654,099,982.08/301,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,255.20

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