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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,348.98, 403,441.60 and 158,212.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,348.98, 403,441.60 and 158,212.98 is: 218,333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,348.98 : 403,441.60 = 158,212.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,348.98/403,441.60 = 158,212.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,348.98x = 403,441.60 × 158,212.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,348.98x = 63,829,697,791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,829,697,791.97/292,348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,333.92

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