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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,008.29, 453,362.36 and 162,040.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,008.29, 453,362.36 and 162,040.29 is: 243,248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,008.29 : 453,362.36 = 162,040.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,008.29/453,362.36 = 162,040.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,008.29x = 453,362.36 × 162,040.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,008.29x = 73,462,967,479.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,462,967,479.28/302,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,248.18

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