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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,996.25, 404,334.83 and 158,860.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,996.25, 404,334.83 and 158,860.25 is: 219,227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,996.25 : 404,334.83 = 158,860.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,996.25/404,334.83 = 158,860.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,996.25x = 404,334.83 × 158,860.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,996.25x = 64,232,732,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,232,732,177.51/292,996.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,227.15

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