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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,153.56, 403,171.74 and 158,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,153.56, 403,171.74 and 158,017.56 is: 218,064.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,153.56 : 403,171.74 = 158,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,153.56/403,171.74 = 158,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,153.56x = 403,171.74 × 158,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,153.56x = 63,708,214,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,708,214,615.75/292,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,064.14

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