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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,971.10, 452,956.65 and 162,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,971.10, 452,956.65 and 162,003.10 is: 243,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,971.10 : 452,956.65 = 162,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,971.10/452,956.65 = 162,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,971.10x = 452,956.65 × 162,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,971.10x = 73,380,381,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,380,381,465.62/301,971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,004.65

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