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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,002.35, 453,003.53 and 162,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,002.35, 453,003.53 and 162,034.35 is: 243,051.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,002.35 : 453,003.53 = 162,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,002.35/453,003.53 = 162,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,002.35x = 453,003.53 × 162,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,002.35x = 73,402,131,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,402,131,721.08/302,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,051.53

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