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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,266, 403,327.08 and 158,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,266, 403,327.08 and 158,130 is: 218,219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,266 : 403,327.08 = 158,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,266/403,327.08 = 158,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,266x = 403,327.08 × 158,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,266x = 63,778,111,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,778,111,160.40/292,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,219.40

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