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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,002.90, 437,701.95 and 158,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,002.90, 437,701.95 and 158,601.30 is: 237,737.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,002.90 : 437,701.95 = 158,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,002.90/437,701.95 = 158,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,002.90x = 437,701.95 × 158,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,002.90x = 69,420,098,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,420,098,282.54/292,002.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,737.70

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