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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,940.50, 404,257.90 and 158,804.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,940.50, 404,257.90 and 158,804.50 is: 219,150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,940.50 : 404,257.90 = 158,804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,940.50/404,257.90 = 158,804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,940.50x = 404,257.90 × 158,804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,940.50x = 64,197,973,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,197,973,680.55/292,940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,150.22

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