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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,749.19, 403,993.88 and 158,613.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,749.19, 403,993.88 and 158,613.19 is: 218,886.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,749.19 : 403,993.88 = 158,613.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,749.19/403,993.88 = 158,613.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,749.19x = 403,993.88 × 158,613.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,749.19x = 64,078,756,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,078,756,839.03/292,749.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,886.20

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