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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,961.52, 452,683.08 and 168,732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,961.52, 452,683.08 and 168,732.72 is: 252,954.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,961.52 : 452,683.08 = 168,732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,961.52/452,683.08 = 168,732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,961.52x = 452,683.08 × 168,732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,961.52x = 76,382,447,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,382,447,386.38/301,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,954.24

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