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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,727.60, 403,963.92 and 158,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,727.60, 403,963.92 and 158,591.60 is: 218,856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,727.60 : 403,963.92 = 158,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,727.60/403,963.92 = 158,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,727.60x = 403,963.92 × 158,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,727.60x = 64,065,284,415.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,065,284,415.07/292,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,856.32

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