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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,028.87, 437,782.94 and 157,165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,028.87, 437,782.94 and 157,165.33 is: 235,607.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,028.87 : 437,782.94 = 157,165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,028.87/437,782.94 = 157,165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,028.87x = 437,782.94 × 157,165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,028.87x = 68,804,300,233.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,804,300,233.47/292,028.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,607.87

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