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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,664.80, 437,497.20 and 158,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,664.80, 437,497.20 and 158,954.40 is: 238,431.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,664.80 : 437,497.20 = 158,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,664.80/437,497.20 = 158,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,664.80x = 437,497.20 × 158,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,664.80x = 69,542,104,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,542,104,927.68/291,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,431.60

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