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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,755.25, 404,002.52 and 158,619.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,755.25, 404,002.52 and 158,619.25 is: 218,894.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,755.25 : 404,002.52 = 158,619.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,755.25/404,002.52 = 158,619.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,755.25x = 404,002.52 × 158,619.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,755.25x = 64,082,576,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,082,576,720.51/292,755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,894.71

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