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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,167.56, 403,191.06 and 158,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,167.56, 403,191.06 and 158,031.56 is: 218,083.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,167.56 : 403,191.06 = 158,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,167.56/403,191.06 = 158,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,167.56x = 403,191.06 × 158,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,167.56x = 63,716,912,189.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,716,912,189.85/292,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,083.46

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