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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,235.40, 438,050.70 and 158,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,235.40, 438,050.70 and 158,833.80 is: 238,086.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,235.40 : 438,050.70 = 158,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,235.40/438,050.70 = 158,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,235.40x = 438,050.70 × 158,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,235.40x = 69,577,257,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,577,257,273.66/292,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,086.34

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