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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,345.29, 403,436.57 and 158,209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,345.29, 403,436.57 and 158,209.29 is: 218,328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,345.29 : 403,436.57 = 158,209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,345.29/403,436.57 = 158,209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,345.29x = 403,436.57 × 158,209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,345.29x = 63,827,412,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,827,412,508.69/292,345.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,328.86

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