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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,351.99, 403,445.74 and 158,215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,351.99, 403,445.74 and 158,215.99 is: 218,338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,351.99 : 403,445.74 = 158,215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,351.99/403,445.74 = 158,215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,351.99x = 403,445.74 × 158,215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,351.99x = 63,831,565,761.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,831,565,761.23/292,351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,338.06

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