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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,853.92, 404,134.80 and 158,715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,853.92, 404,134.80 and 158,715.04 is: 219,024.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,853.92 : 404,134.80 = 158,715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,853.92/404,134.80 = 158,715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,853.92x = 404,134.80 × 158,715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,853.92x = 64,142,270,947.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,142,270,947.39/292,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,024.80

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