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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,214.40, 438,019.20 and 158,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,214.40, 438,019.20 and 158,812.80 is: 238,054.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,214.40 : 438,019.20 = 158,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,214.40/438,019.20 = 158,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,214.40x = 438,019.20 × 158,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,214.40x = 69,563,055,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,563,055,605.76/292,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,054.85

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