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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,881.08, 452,622.90 and 168,957.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,881.08, 452,622.90 and 168,957.56 is: 253,325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,881.08 : 452,622.90 = 168,957.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,881.08/452,622.90 = 168,957.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,881.08x = 452,622.90 × 168,957.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,881.08x = 76,474,060,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,474,060,784.12/301,881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,325.12

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