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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,855.60, 452,783.40 and 161,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,855.60, 452,783.40 and 161,887.60 is: 242,831.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,855.60 : 452,783.40 = 161,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,855.60/452,783.40 = 161,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,855.60x = 452,783.40 × 161,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,855.60x = 73,300,017,945.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,300,017,945.84/301,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,831.40

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