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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,870.60, 452,805.90 and 161,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,870.60, 452,805.90 and 161,902.60 is: 242,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,870.60 : 452,805.90 = 161,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,870.60/452,805.90 = 161,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,870.60x = 452,805.90 × 161,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,870.60x = 73,310,452,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,310,452,505.34/301,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,853.90

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