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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,349.67, 403,442.56 and 158,213.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,349.67, 403,442.56 and 158,213.67 is: 218,334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,349.67 : 403,442.56 = 158,213.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,349.67/403,442.56 = 158,213.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,349.67x = 403,442.56 × 158,213.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,349.67x = 63,830,128,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,830,128,116.07/292,349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,334.87

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