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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,667.65, 454,617.51 and 159,230.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,667.65, 454,617.51 and 159,230.97 is: 238,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,667.65 : 454,617.51 = 159,230.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,667.65/454,617.51 = 159,230.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,667.65x = 454,617.51 × 159,230.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,667.65x = 72,389,186,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,389,186,499.17/303,667.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,382.94

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