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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,392.80, 451,570.80 and 159,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,392.80, 451,570.80 and 159,027.20 is: 238,267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,392.80 : 451,570.80 = 159,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,392.80/451,570.80 = 159,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,392.80x = 451,570.80 × 159,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,392.80x = 71,812,039,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,812,039,925.76/301,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,267.27

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