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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,868.83, 451,585.13 and 158,819.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,868.83, 451,585.13 and 158,819.54 is: 238,378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,868.83 : 451,585.13 = 158,819.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,868.83/451,585.13 = 158,819.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,868.83x = 451,585.13 × 158,819.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,868.83x = 71,720,539,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,720,539,565.42/300,868.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,378.10

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