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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,903.05, 452,336.18 and 159,537.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,903.05, 452,336.18 and 159,537.45 is: 239,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,903.05 : 452,336.18 = 159,537.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,903.05/452,336.18 = 159,537.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,903.05x = 452,336.18 × 159,537.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,903.05x = 72,164,559,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,164,559,902.25/301,903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,032.23

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