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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,719.60, 403,952.88 and 158,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,719.60, 403,952.88 and 158,583.60 is: 218,845.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,719.60 : 403,952.88 = 158,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,719.60/403,952.88 = 158,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,719.60x = 403,952.88 × 158,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,719.60x = 64,060,301,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,060,301,940.77/292,719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,845.28

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