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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,783.20, 404,042.24 and 158,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,783.20, 404,042.24 and 158,647.20 is: 218,933.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,783.20 : 404,042.24 = 158,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,783.20/404,042.24 = 158,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,783.20x = 404,042.24 × 158,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,783.20x = 64,100,170,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,100,170,057.73/292,783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,933.91

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