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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,733.76, 403,973.04 and 158,597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,733.76, 403,973.04 and 158,597.76 is: 218,865.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,733.76 : 403,973.04 = 158,597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,733.76/403,973.04 = 158,597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,733.76x = 403,973.04 × 158,597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,733.76x = 64,069,219,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,069,219,244.39/292,733.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,865.15

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