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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,122.49, 403,129.31 and 157,986.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,122.49, 403,129.31 and 157,986.49 is: 218,021.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,122.49 : 403,129.31 = 157,986.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,122.49/403,129.31 = 157,986.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,122.49x = 403,129.31 × 157,986.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,122.49x = 63,688,983,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,688,983,913.09/292,122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,021.50

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