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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,499.92, 448,852.44 and 158,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,499.92, 448,852.44 and 158,955.92 is: 238,222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,499.92 : 448,852.44 = 158,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,499.92/448,852.44 = 158,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,499.92x = 448,852.44 × 158,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,499.92x = 71,347,752,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,347,752,544.44/299,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,222.94

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