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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,677.84, 403,894.08 and 158,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,677.84, 403,894.08 and 158,541.84 is: 218,787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,677.84 : 403,894.08 = 158,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,677.84/403,894.08 = 158,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,677.84x = 403,894.08 × 158,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,677.84x = 64,034,110,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,034,110,608.31/292,677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,787.01

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