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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,972.60, 452,958.90 and 162,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,972.60, 452,958.90 and 162,004.60 is: 243,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,972.60 : 452,958.90 = 162,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,972.60/452,958.90 = 162,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,972.60x = 452,958.90 × 162,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,972.60x = 73,381,425,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,381,425,410.94/301,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,006.90

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