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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,995.84, 452,794.50 and 168,890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,995.84, 452,794.50 and 168,890.16 is: 253,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,995.84 : 452,794.50 = 168,890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,995.84/452,794.50 = 168,890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,995.84x = 452,794.50 × 168,890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,995.84x = 76,472,535,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,472,535,552.12/301,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,223.80

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