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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,725.16, 403,962.66 and 158,589.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,725.16, 403,962.66 and 158,589.16 is: 218,854.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,725.16 : 403,962.66 = 158,589.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,725.16/403,962.66 = 158,589.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,725.16x = 403,962.66 × 158,589.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,725.16x = 64,064,098,920.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,064,098,920.77/292,725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,854.09

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