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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,351.04, 403,444.92 and 158,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,351.04, 403,444.92 and 158,215.04 is: 218,337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,351.04 : 403,444.92 = 158,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,351.04/403,444.92 = 158,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,351.04x = 403,444.92 × 158,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,351.04x = 63,831,054,155.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,831,054,155.60/292,351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,337.02

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