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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,270.25, 403,332.95 and 158,134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,270.25, 403,332.95 and 158,134.25 is: 218,225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,270.25 : 403,332.95 = 158,134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,270.25/403,332.95 = 158,134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,270.25x = 403,332.95 × 158,134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,270.25x = 63,780,753,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,780,753,548.54/292,270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,225.27

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