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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,010.40, 437,713.20 and 158,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,010.40, 437,713.20 and 158,608.80 is: 237,748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,010.40 : 437,713.20 = 158,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,010.40/437,713.20 = 158,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,010.40x = 437,713.20 × 158,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,010.40x = 69,425,165,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,425,165,396.16/292,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,748.95

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