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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,870.20, 452,805.30 and 161,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,870.20, 452,805.30 and 161,902.20 is: 242,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,870.20 : 452,805.30 = 161,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,870.20/452,805.30 = 161,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,870.20x = 452,805.30 × 161,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,870.20x = 73,310,174,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,310,174,241.66/301,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,853.30

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