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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,506.92, 448,862.94 and 158,962.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,506.92, 448,862.94 and 158,962.92 is: 238,233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,506.92 : 448,862.94 = 158,962.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,506.92/448,862.94 = 158,962.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,506.92x = 448,862.94 × 158,962.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,506.92x = 71,352,563,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,352,563,622.18/299,506.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,233.44

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