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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,169.90, 453,604.05 and 162,201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,169.90, 453,604.05 and 162,201.90 is: 243,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,169.90 : 453,604.05 = 162,201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,169.90/453,604.05 = 162,201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,169.90x = 453,604.05 × 162,201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,169.90x = 73,575,438,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,575,438,757.70/302,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,490.30

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