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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,151.40, 451,727.10 and 160,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,151.40, 451,727.10 and 160,837.80 is: 241,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,151.40 : 451,727.10 = 160,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,151.40/451,727.10 = 160,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,151.40x = 451,727.10 × 160,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,151.40x = 72,654,792,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,654,792,964.38/301,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,256.70

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