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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,838.75, 404,117.75 and 158,702.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,838.75, 404,117.75 and 158,702.75 is: 219,009.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,838.75 : 404,117.75 = 158,702.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,838.75/404,117.75 = 158,702.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,838.75x = 404,117.75 × 158,702.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,838.75x = 64,134,598,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,134,598,248.81/292,838.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,009.94

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