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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,868.88, 404,159.40 and 158,732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,868.88, 404,159.40 and 158,732.88 is: 219,051.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,868.88 : 404,159.40 = 158,732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,868.88/404,159.40 = 158,732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,868.88x = 404,159.40 × 158,732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,868.88x = 64,153,385,541.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,153,385,541.07/292,868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,051.56

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