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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,974.10, 452,961.15 and 162,006.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,974.10, 452,961.15 and 162,006.10 is: 243,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,974.10 : 452,961.15 = 162,006.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,974.10/452,961.15 = 162,006.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,974.10x = 452,961.15 × 162,006.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,974.10x = 73,382,469,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,382,469,363.02/301,974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,009.15

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