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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,499.60, 451,951.80 and 168,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,499.60, 451,951.80 and 168,443.60 is: 252,499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,499.60 : 451,951.80 = 168,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,499.60/451,951.80 = 168,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,499.60x = 451,951.80 × 168,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,499.60x = 76,128,388,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,128,388,218.48/301,499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,499.14

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