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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,946.52, 452,660.52 and 168,717.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,946.52, 452,660.52 and 168,717.72 is: 252,931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,946.52 : 452,660.52 = 168,717.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,946.52/452,660.52 = 168,717.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,946.52x = 452,660.52 × 168,717.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,946.52x = 76,371,850,868.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,371,850,868.41/301,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,931.71

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