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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,719.76, 403,953.66 and 158,583.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,719.76, 403,953.66 and 158,583.76 is: 218,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,719.76 : 403,953.66 = 158,583.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,719.76/403,953.66 = 158,583.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,719.76x = 403,953.66 × 158,583.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,719.76x = 64,060,490,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,060,490,268.56/292,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,845.80

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