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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,059.98, 448,570.53 and 158,897.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,059.98, 448,570.53 and 158,897.58 is: 238,336.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,059.98 : 448,570.53 = 158,897.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,059.98/448,570.53 = 158,897.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,059.98x = 448,570.53 × 158,897.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,059.98x = 71,276,771,676.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,276,771,676.32/299,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,336.04

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