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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,869.70, 452,804.55 and 161,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,869.70, 452,804.55 and 161,901.70 is: 242,852.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,869.70 : 452,804.55 = 161,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,869.70/452,804.55 = 161,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,869.70x = 452,804.55 × 161,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,869.70x = 73,309,826,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,309,826,412.74/301,869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,852.55

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