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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,110.68, 403,113.95 and 157,974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,110.68, 403,113.95 and 157,974.68 is: 218,005.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,110.68 : 403,113.95 = 157,974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,110.68/403,113.95 = 157,974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,110.68x = 403,113.95 × 157,974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,110.68x = 63,681,797,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,681,797,597.80/292,110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,005.72

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