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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,623.68, 453,082.08 and 160,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,623.68, 453,082.08 and 160,146.24 is: 239,767.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,623.68 : 453,082.08 = 160,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,623.68/453,082.08 = 160,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,623.68x = 453,082.08 × 160,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,623.68x = 72,559,391,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,559,391,523.38/302,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,767.73

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