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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,805.34, 404,071.83 and 158,669.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,805.34, 404,071.83 and 158,669.34 is: 218,963.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,805.34 : 404,071.83 = 158,669.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,805.34/404,071.83 = 158,669.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,805.34x = 404,071.83 × 158,669.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,805.34x = 64,113,810,578.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,113,810,578.69/292,805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,963.94

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