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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,082.88, 403,074.39 and 157,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,082.88, 403,074.39 and 157,946.88 is: 217,966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,082.88 : 403,074.39 = 157,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,082.88/403,074.39 = 157,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,082.88x = 403,074.39 × 157,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,082.88x = 63,664,340,293.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,664,340,293.03/292,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,966.70

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