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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,757.88, 404,006.14 and 158,621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,757.88, 404,006.14 and 158,621.88 is: 218,898.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,757.88 : 404,006.14 = 158,621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,757.88/404,006.14 = 158,621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,757.88x = 404,006.14 × 158,621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,757.88x = 64,084,213,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,084,213,458.34/292,757.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,898.34

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