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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,853.70, 452,780.55 and 161,885.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,853.70, 452,780.55 and 161,885.70 is: 242,828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,853.70 : 452,780.55 = 161,885.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,853.70/452,780.55 = 161,885.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,853.70x = 452,780.55 × 161,885.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,853.70x = 73,298,696,283.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,298,696,283.14/301,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,828.55

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