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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,096.60, 452,847.30 and 169,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,096.60, 452,847.30 and 169,040.60 is: 253,394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,096.60 : 452,847.30 = 169,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,096.60/452,847.30 = 169,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,096.60x = 452,847.30 × 169,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,096.60x = 76,549,579,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,549,579,300.38/302,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,394.38

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