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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,330.87, 403,416.37 and 158,194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,330.87, 403,416.37 and 158,194.87 is: 218,308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,330.87 : 403,416.37 = 158,194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,330.87/403,416.37 = 158,194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,330.87x = 403,416.37 × 158,194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,330.87x = 63,818,400,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,818,400,208.02/292,330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,308.80

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