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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,300.67, 403,376.14 and 158,164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,300.67, 403,376.14 and 158,164.67 is: 218,267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,300.67 : 403,376.14 = 158,164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,300.67/403,376.14 = 158,164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,300.67x = 403,376.14 × 158,164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,300.67x = 63,799,854,068.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,799,854,068.97/292,300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,267.90

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