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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,738.84, 403,979.52 and 158,602.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,738.84, 403,979.52 and 158,602.84 is: 218,871.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,738.84 : 403,979.52 = 158,602.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,738.84/403,979.52 = 158,602.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,738.84x = 403,979.52 × 158,602.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,738.84x = 64,072,299,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,072,299,173.84/292,738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,871.88

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