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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,264.75, 403,325.36 and 158,128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,264.75, 403,325.36 and 158,128.75 is: 218,217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,264.75 : 403,325.36 = 158,128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,264.75/403,325.36 = 158,128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,264.75x = 403,325.36 × 158,128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,264.75x = 63,777,334,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,777,334,229.46/292,264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,217.68

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