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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,061.69, 403,045.13 and 157,925.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,061.69, 403,045.13 and 157,925.69 is: 217,937.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,061.69 : 403,045.13 = 157,925.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,061.69/403,045.13 = 157,925.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,061.69x = 403,045.13 × 157,925.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,061.69x = 63,651,180,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,651,180,256.39/292,061.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,937.45

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