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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,299.67, 403,374.76 and 158,163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,299.67, 403,374.76 and 158,163.67 is: 218,266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,299.67 : 403,374.76 = 158,163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,299.67/403,374.76 = 158,163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,299.67x = 403,374.76 × 158,163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,299.67x = 63,799,232,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,799,232,426.97/292,299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,266.52

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