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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,001.90, 437,700.45 and 158,600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,001.90, 437,700.45 and 158,600.30 is: 237,736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,001.90 : 437,700.45 = 158,600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,001.90/437,700.45 = 158,600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,001.90x = 437,700.45 × 158,600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,001.90x = 69,419,422,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,419,422,680.14/292,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,736.20

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