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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,350.99, 403,444.37 and 158,214.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,350.99, 403,444.37 and 158,214.99 is: 218,336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,350.99 : 403,444.37 = 158,214.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,350.99/403,444.37 = 158,214.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,350.99x = 403,444.37 × 158,214.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,350.99x = 63,830,946,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,830,946,174.03/292,350.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,336.69

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