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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,607.60, 449,929.80 and 159,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,607.60, 449,929.80 and 159,639.60 is: 239,735.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,607.60 : 449,929.80 = 159,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,607.60/449,929.80 = 159,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,607.60x = 449,929.80 × 159,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,607.60x = 71,826,613,300.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,826,613,300.08/299,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,735.62

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