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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,863.60, 452,795.40 and 161,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,863.60, 452,795.40 and 161,895.60 is: 242,843.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,863.60 : 452,795.40 = 161,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,863.60/452,795.40 = 161,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,863.60x = 452,795.40 × 161,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,863.60x = 73,305,582,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,305,582,960.24/301,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,843.40

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