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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,643.20, 449,464.80 and 159,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,643.20, 449,464.80 and 159,675.20 is: 239,512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,643.20 : 449,464.80 = 159,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,643.20/449,464.80 = 159,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,643.20x = 449,464.80 × 159,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,643.20x = 71,768,381,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,768,381,832.96/299,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,512.80

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