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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,949.56, 453,031.26 and 168,944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,949.56, 453,031.26 and 168,944.32 is: 253,476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,949.56 : 453,031.26 = 168,944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,949.56/453,031.26 = 168,944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,949.56x = 453,031.26 × 168,944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,949.56x = 76,537,058,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,537,058,159.44/301,949.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,476.30

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