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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,674.60, 452,511.90 and 161,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,674.60, 452,511.90 and 161,706.60 is: 242,559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,674.60 : 452,511.90 = 161,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,674.60/452,511.90 = 161,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,674.60x = 452,511.90 × 161,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,674.60x = 73,174,160,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,174,160,808.54/301,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,559.90

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