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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,741.84, 403,983.66 and 158,605.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,741.84, 403,983.66 and 158,605.84 is: 218,876.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,741.84 : 403,983.66 = 158,605.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,741.84/403,983.66 = 158,605.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,741.84x = 403,983.66 × 158,605.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,741.84x = 64,074,167,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,074,167,740.57/292,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,876.02

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