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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,002.10, 453,003.15 and 162,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,002.10, 453,003.15 and 162,034.10 is: 243,051.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,002.10 : 453,003.15 = 162,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,002.10/453,003.15 = 162,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,002.10x = 453,003.15 × 162,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,002.10x = 73,401,957,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,401,957,707.42/302,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,051.15

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