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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,353.86, 403,448.32 and 158,217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,353.86, 403,448.32 and 158,217.86 is: 218,340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,353.86 : 403,448.32 = 158,217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,353.86/403,448.32 = 158,217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,353.86x = 403,448.32 × 158,217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,353.86x = 63,832,729,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,832,729,811.00/292,353.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,340.64

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