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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,735.04, 403,976.04 and 158,599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,735.04, 403,976.04 and 158,599.04 is: 218,867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,735.04 : 403,976.04 = 158,599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,735.04/403,976.04 = 158,599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,735.04x = 403,976.04 × 158,599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,735.04x = 64,070,212,127.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,070,212,127.00/292,735.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,867.59

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