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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,753.32, 451,098.19 and 158,541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,753.32, 451,098.19 and 158,541.62 is: 237,795.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,753.32 : 451,098.19 = 158,541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,753.32/451,098.19 = 158,541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,753.32x = 451,098.19 × 158,541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,753.32x = 71,517,839,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,517,839,147.59/300,753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,795.67

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