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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,936.50, 404,252.37 and 158,800.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,936.50, 404,252.37 and 158,800.50 is: 219,144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,936.50 : 404,252.37 = 158,800.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,936.50/404,252.37 = 158,800.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,936.50x = 404,252.37 × 158,800.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,936.50x = 64,195,478,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,195,478,482.19/292,936.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,144.69

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