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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,995.75, 404,334.14 and 158,859.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,995.75, 404,334.14 and 158,859.75 is: 219,226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,995.75 : 404,334.14 = 158,859.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,995.75/404,334.14 = 158,859.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,995.75x = 404,334.14 × 158,859.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,995.75x = 64,232,419,602.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,232,419,602.57/292,995.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,226.46

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