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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,755.75, 404,003.21 and 158,619.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,755.75, 404,003.21 and 158,619.75 is: 218,895.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,755.75 : 404,003.21 = 158,619.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,755.75/404,003.21 = 158,619.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,755.75x = 404,003.21 × 158,619.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,755.75x = 64,082,887,376.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,082,887,376.30/292,755.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,895.40

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