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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,246.44, 451,715.22 and 159,168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,246.44, 451,715.22 and 159,168.12 is: 238,670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,246.44 : 451,715.22 = 159,168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,246.44/451,715.22 = 159,168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,246.44x = 451,715.22 × 159,168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,246.44x = 71,898,662,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,898,662,342.79/301,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,670.58

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