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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,637.20, 449,455.80 and 159,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,637.20, 449,455.80 and 159,669.20 is: 239,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,637.20 : 449,455.80 = 159,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,637.20/449,455.80 = 159,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,637.20x = 449,455.80 × 159,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,637.20x = 71,764,248,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,764,248,021.36/299,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,503.80

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