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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,273.92, 403,334.40 and 158,135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,273.92, 403,334.40 and 158,135.04 is: 218,224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,273.92 : 403,334.40 = 158,135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,273.92/403,334.40 = 158,135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,273.92x = 403,334.40 × 158,135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,273.92x = 63,781,301,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,781,301,477.38/292,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,224.40

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