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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,588.60, 449,901.30 and 159,620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,588.60, 449,901.30 and 159,620.60 is: 239,707.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,588.60 : 449,901.30 = 159,620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,588.60/449,901.30 = 159,620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,588.60x = 449,901.30 × 159,620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,588.60x = 71,813,515,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,813,515,446.78/299,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,707.10

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