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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,501.60, 451,954.80 and 168,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,501.60, 451,954.80 and 168,445.60 is: 252,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,501.60 : 451,954.80 = 168,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,501.60/451,954.80 = 168,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,501.60x = 451,954.80 × 168,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,501.60x = 76,129,797,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,129,797,458.88/301,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,502.13

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