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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,230.60, 452,292.30 and 168,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,230.60, 452,292.30 and 168,376.20 is: 252,813.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,230.60 : 452,292.30 = 168,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,230.60/452,292.30 = 168,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,230.60x = 452,292.30 × 168,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,230.60x = 76,155,258,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,155,258,763.26/301,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,813.82

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