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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,148.52, 403,164.96 and 158,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,148.52, 403,164.96 and 158,012.52 is: 218,057.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,148.52 : 403,164.96 = 158,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,148.52/403,164.96 = 158,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,148.52x = 403,164.96 × 158,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,148.52x = 63,705,111,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,705,111,305.30/292,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,057.28

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