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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,298.67, 403,373.38 and 158,162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,298.67, 403,373.38 and 158,162.67 is: 218,265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,298.67 : 403,373.38 = 158,162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,298.67/403,373.38 = 158,162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,298.67x = 403,373.38 × 158,162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,298.67x = 63,798,610,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,798,610,787.72/292,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,265.14

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