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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,263, 403,322.94 and 158,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,263, 403,322.94 and 158,127 is: 218,215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,263 : 403,322.94 = 158,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,263/403,322.94 = 158,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,263x = 403,322.94 × 158,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,263x = 63,776,246,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,776,246,533.38/292,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,215.26

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