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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,259.92, 449,992.44 and 159,715.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,259.92, 449,992.44 and 159,715.92 is: 239,362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,259.92 : 449,992.44 = 159,715.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,259.92/449,992.44 = 159,715.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,259.92x = 449,992.44 × 159,715.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,259.92x = 71,870,956,547.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,870,956,547.64/300,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,362.47

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