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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,330, 403,415.40 and 158,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,330, 403,415.40 and 158,194 is: 218,307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,330 : 403,415.40 = 158,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,330/403,415.40 = 158,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,330x = 403,415.40 × 158,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,330x = 63,817,895,787.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,817,895,787.60/292,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,307.72

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