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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,350.67, 403,443.94 and 158,214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,350.67, 403,443.94 and 158,214.67 is: 218,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,350.67 : 403,443.94 = 158,214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,350.67/403,443.94 = 158,214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,350.67x = 403,443.94 × 158,214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,350.67x = 63,830,749,830.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,830,749,830.60/292,350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,336.25

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