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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,152.52, 403,170.48 and 158,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,152.52, 403,170.48 and 158,016.52 is: 218,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,152.52 : 403,170.48 = 158,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,152.52/403,170.48 = 158,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,152.52x = 403,170.48 × 158,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,152.52x = 63,707,596,216.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,707,596,216.33/292,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,062.80

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