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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,962.52, 452,684.58 and 168,733.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,962.52, 452,684.58 and 168,733.72 is: 252,955.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,962.52 : 452,684.58 = 168,733.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,962.52/452,684.58 = 168,733.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,962.52x = 452,684.58 × 168,733.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,962.52x = 76,383,153,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,383,153,170.04/301,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,955.74

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