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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,323.94, 403,407.24 and 158,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,323.94, 403,407.24 and 158,187.94 is: 218,299.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,323.94 : 403,407.24 = 158,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,323.94/403,407.24 = 158,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,323.94x = 403,407.24 × 158,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,323.94x = 63,814,158,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,814,158,674.96/292,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,299.46

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