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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,543.20, 452,314.80 and 159,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,543.20, 452,314.80 and 159,825.60 is: 239,738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,543.20 : 452,314.80 = 159,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,543.20/452,314.80 = 159,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,543.20x = 452,314.80 × 159,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,543.20x = 72,291,484,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,291,484,298.88/301,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,738.40

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