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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,674, 452,701.59 and 168,641.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,674, 452,701.59 and 168,641.52 is: 253,068.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,674 : 452,701.59 = 168,641.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,674/452,701.59 = 168,641.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,674x = 452,701.59 × 168,641.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,674x = 76,344,284,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,344,284,244.02/301,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,068.82

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