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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,266.75, 403,328.13 and 158,130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,266.75, 403,328.13 and 158,130.75 is: 218,220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,266.75 : 403,328.13 = 158,130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,266.75/403,328.13 = 158,130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,266.75x = 403,328.13 × 158,130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,266.75x = 63,778,579,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,778,579,693.00/292,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,220.44

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