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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,111.07, 451,187.28 and 158,951.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,111.07, 451,187.28 and 158,951.21 is: 238,173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,111.07 : 451,187.28 = 158,951.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,111.07/451,187.28 = 158,951.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,111.07x = 451,187.28 × 158,951.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,111.07x = 71,716,761,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,716,761,836.67/301,111.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,173.78

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