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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,887.80, 449,102.70 and 159,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,887.80, 449,102.70 and 159,336.60 is: 238,617.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,887.80 : 449,102.70 = 159,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,887.80/449,102.70 = 159,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,887.80x = 449,102.70 × 159,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,887.80x = 71,558,497,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,558,497,268.82/299,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,617.57

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