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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,871.70, 452,807.55 and 161,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,871.70, 452,807.55 and 161,903.70 is: 242,855.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,871.70 : 452,807.55 = 161,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,871.70/452,807.55 = 161,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,871.70x = 452,807.55 × 161,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,871.70x = 73,311,217,732.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,311,217,732.94/301,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,855.55

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