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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,806.72, 404,073.48 and 158,670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,806.72, 404,073.48 and 158,670.72 is: 218,965.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,806.72 : 404,073.48 = 158,670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,806.72/404,073.48 = 158,670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,806.72x = 404,073.48 × 158,670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,806.72x = 64,114,630,004.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,114,630,004.51/292,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,965.71

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