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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,989.60, 452,984.40 and 162,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,989.60, 452,984.40 and 162,021.60 is: 243,032.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,989.60 : 452,984.40 = 162,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,989.60/452,984.40 = 162,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,989.60x = 452,984.40 × 162,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,989.60x = 73,393,257,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,393,257,263.04/301,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,032.40

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