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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,512.90, 451,019.64 and 158,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,512.90, 451,019.64 and 158,409.20 is: 237,745.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,512.90 : 451,019.64 = 158,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,512.90/451,019.64 = 158,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,512.90x = 451,019.64 × 158,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,512.90x = 71,445,660,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,445,660,356.69/300,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,745.74

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