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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,216.42, 451,209.49 and 168,167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,216.42, 451,209.49 and 168,167.54 is: 251,907.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,216.42 : 451,209.49 = 168,167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,216.42/451,209.49 = 168,167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,216.42x = 451,209.49 × 168,167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,216.42x = 75,878,790,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,878,790,665.56/301,216.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,907.88

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