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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,337.36, 403,425.96 and 158,201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,337.36, 403,425.96 and 158,201.36 is: 218,318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,337.36 : 403,425.96 = 158,201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,337.36/403,425.96 = 158,201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,337.36x = 403,425.96 × 158,201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,337.36x = 63,822,535,531.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,822,535,531.31/292,337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,318.09

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