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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,247.44, 451,716.72 and 159,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,247.44, 451,716.72 and 159,169.12 is: 238,672.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,247.44 : 451,716.72 = 159,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,247.44/451,716.72 = 159,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,247.44x = 451,716.72 × 159,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,247.44x = 71,899,352,811.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,899,352,811.69/301,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,672.08

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