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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,549.88, 451,602.30 and 168,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,549.88, 451,602.30 and 168,098.60 is: 251,745.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,549.88 : 451,602.30 = 168,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,549.88/451,602.30 = 168,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,549.88x = 451,602.30 × 168,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,549.88x = 75,913,714,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,913,714,386.78/301,549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,745.13

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