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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,996.75, 404,335.52 and 158,860.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,996.75, 404,335.52 and 158,860.75 is: 219,227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,996.75 : 404,335.52 = 158,860.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,996.75/404,335.52 = 158,860.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,996.75x = 404,335.52 × 158,860.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,996.75x = 64,233,043,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,233,043,958.84/292,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,227.84

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