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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,273.13, 403,338.14 and 158,137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,273.13, 403,338.14 and 158,137.13 is: 218,229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,273.13 : 403,338.14 = 158,137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,273.13/403,338.14 = 158,137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,273.13x = 403,338.14 × 158,137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,273.13x = 63,782,733,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,782,733,071.76/292,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,229.89

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