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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,954.40, 437,629.20 and 158,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,954.40, 437,629.20 and 158,552.80 is: 237,664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,954.40 : 437,629.20 = 158,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,954.40/437,629.20 = 158,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,954.40x = 437,629.20 × 158,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,954.40x = 69,387,335,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,387,335,021.76/291,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,664.97

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