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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,152.64, 451,780.80 and 160,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,152.64, 451,780.80 and 160,873.60 is: 241,338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,152.64 : 451,780.80 = 160,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,152.64/451,780.80 = 160,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,152.64x = 451,780.80 × 160,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,152.64x = 72,679,603,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,679,603,706.88/301,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,338.09

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