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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,730.76, 403,968.86 and 158,594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,730.76, 403,968.86 and 158,594.76 is: 218,860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,730.76 : 403,968.86 = 158,594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,730.76/403,968.86 = 158,594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,730.76x = 403,968.86 × 158,594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,730.76x = 64,067,344,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,067,344,399.17/292,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,860.99

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