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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,562.92, 449,968.68 and 158,070.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,562.92, 449,968.68 and 158,070.15 is: 236,644.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,562.92 : 449,968.68 = 158,070.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,562.92/449,968.68 = 158,070.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,562.92x = 449,968.68 × 158,070.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,562.92x = 71,126,616,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,126,616,742.90/300,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,644.68

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