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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,780.52, 404,037.96 and 158,644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,780.52, 404,037.96 and 158,644.52 is: 218,929.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,780.52 : 404,037.96 = 158,644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,780.52/404,037.96 = 158,644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,780.52x = 404,037.96 × 158,644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,780.52x = 64,098,408,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,098,408,225.98/292,780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,929.89

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