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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,778.25, 404,034.53 and 158,642.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,778.25, 404,034.53 and 158,642.25 is: 218,926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,778.25 : 404,034.53 = 158,642.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,778.25/404,034.53 = 158,642.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,778.25x = 404,034.53 × 158,642.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,778.25x = 64,096,946,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,096,946,123.68/292,778.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,926.60

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