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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,351.72, 403,444.58 and 158,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,351.72, 403,444.58 and 158,215.72 is: 218,337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,351.72 : 403,444.58 = 158,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,351.72/403,444.58 = 158,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,351.72x = 403,444.58 × 158,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,351.72x = 63,831,274,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,831,274,704.80/292,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,337.26

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