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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,733.36, 403,971.72 and 158,597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,733.36, 403,971.72 and 158,597.36 is: 218,864.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,733.36 : 403,971.72 = 158,597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,733.36/403,971.72 = 158,597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,733.36x = 403,971.72 × 158,597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,733.36x = 64,068,848,306.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,068,848,306.66/292,733.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,864.19

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