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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,310.58, 452,247.75 and 159,261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,310.58, 452,247.75 and 159,261.29 is: 239,040.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,310.58 : 452,247.75 = 159,261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,310.58/452,247.75 = 159,261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,310.58x = 452,247.75 × 159,261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,310.58x = 72,025,557,803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,025,557,803.36/301,310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,040.92

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