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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,860.92, 439,133.52 and 157,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,860.92, 439,133.52 and 157,997.30 is: 236,910.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,860.92 : 439,133.52 = 157,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,860.92/439,133.52 = 157,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,860.92x = 439,133.52 × 157,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,860.92x = 69,381,910,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,381,910,499.50/292,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,910.79

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