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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,034.88, 403,008.48 and 157,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,034.88, 403,008.48 and 157,898.88 is: 217,900.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,034.88 : 403,008.48 = 157,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,034.88/403,008.48 = 157,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,034.88x = 403,008.48 × 157,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,034.88x = 63,634,587,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,634,587,622.50/292,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,900.64

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