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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,998.48, 404,337.92 and 158,862.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,998.48, 404,337.92 and 158,862.48 is: 219,230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,998.48 : 404,337.92 = 158,862.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,998.48/404,337.92 = 158,862.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,998.48x = 404,337.92 × 158,862.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,998.48x = 64,234,124,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,234,124,729.24/292,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,230.23

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