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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,658.91, 452,679.12 and 168,626.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,658.91, 452,679.12 and 168,626.55 is: 253,046.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,658.91 : 452,679.12 = 168,626.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,658.91/452,679.12 = 168,626.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,658.91x = 452,679.12 × 168,626.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,658.91x = 76,333,718,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,333,718,262.64/301,658.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,046.46

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