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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,704.52, 403,931.70 and 158,568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,704.52, 403,931.70 and 158,568.52 is: 218,824.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,704.52 : 403,931.70 = 158,568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,704.52/403,931.70 = 158,568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,704.52x = 403,931.70 × 158,568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,704.52x = 64,050,851,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,050,851,850.08/292,704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,824.27

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