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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,117.06, 403,122.72 and 157,981.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,117.06, 403,122.72 and 157,981.06 is: 218,014.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,117.06 : 403,122.72 = 157,981.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,117.06/403,122.72 = 157,981.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,117.06x = 403,122.72 × 157,981.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,117.06x = 63,685,754,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,685,754,615.68/292,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,014.50

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