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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,697.52, 403,922.56 and 158,561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,697.52, 403,922.56 and 158,561.52 is: 218,814.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,697.52 : 403,922.56 = 158,561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,697.52/403,922.56 = 158,561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,697.52x = 403,922.56 × 158,561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,697.52x = 64,046,575,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,046,575,075.89/292,697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,814.89

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