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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,502.60, 451,956.30 and 168,446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,502.60, 451,956.30 and 168,446.60 is: 252,503.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,502.60 : 451,956.30 = 168,446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,502.60/451,956.30 = 168,446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,502.60x = 451,956.30 × 168,446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,502.60x = 76,130,502,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,130,502,083.58/301,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,503.63

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