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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,755.26, 451,101.10 and 158,543.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,755.26, 451,101.10 and 158,543.56 is: 237,798.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,755.26 : 451,101.10 = 158,543.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,755.26/451,101.10 = 158,543.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,755.26x = 451,101.10 × 158,543.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,755.26x = 71,519,173,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,519,173,917.56/300,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,798.58

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