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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,636.31, 452,299.68 and 159,558.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,636.31, 452,299.68 and 159,558.26 is: 239,255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,636.31 : 452,299.68 = 159,558.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,636.31/452,299.68 = 159,558.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,636.31x = 452,299.68 × 159,558.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,636.31x = 72,168,147,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,168,147,677.86/301,636.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,255.51

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