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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,857.60, 452,786.40 and 161,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,857.60, 452,786.40 and 161,889.60 is: 242,834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,857.60 : 452,786.40 = 161,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,857.60/452,786.40 = 161,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,857.60x = 452,786.40 × 161,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,857.60x = 73,301,409,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,301,409,181.44/301,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,834.40

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