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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,152.24, 403,170.12 and 158,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,152.24, 403,170.12 and 158,016.24 is: 218,062.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,152.24 : 403,170.12 = 158,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,152.24/403,170.12 = 158,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,152.24x = 403,170.12 × 158,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,152.24x = 63,707,426,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,707,426,442.75/292,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,062.43

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