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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,794.72, 404,056.92 and 158,658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,794.72, 404,056.92 and 158,658.72 is: 218,949.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,794.72 : 404,056.92 = 158,658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,794.72/404,056.92 = 158,658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,794.72x = 404,056.92 × 158,658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,794.72x = 64,107,153,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,107,153,734.34/292,794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,949.15

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