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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,811.84, 404,080.32 and 158,675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,811.84, 404,080.32 and 158,675.84 is: 218,972.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,811.84 : 404,080.32 = 158,675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,811.84/404,080.32 = 158,675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,811.84x = 404,080.32 × 158,675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,811.84x = 64,117,784,203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,117,784,203.47/292,811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,972.65

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