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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,832.25, 404,108.78 and 158,696.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,832.25, 404,108.78 and 158,696.25 is: 219,000.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,832.25 : 404,108.78 = 158,696.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,832.25/404,108.78 = 158,696.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,832.25x = 404,108.78 × 158,696.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,832.25x = 64,130,547,184.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,130,547,184.59/292,832.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,000.97

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