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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,920.75, 404,230.68 and 158,784.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,920.75, 404,230.68 and 158,784.75 is: 219,122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,920.75 : 404,230.68 = 158,784.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,920.75/404,230.68 = 158,784.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,920.75x = 404,230.68 × 158,784.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,920.75x = 64,185,667,466.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,185,667,466.13/292,920.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,122.98

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