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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,360.22, 403,457.12 and 158,224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,360.22, 403,457.12 and 158,224.22 is: 218,349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,360.22 : 403,457.12 = 158,224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,360.22/403,457.12 = 158,224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,360.22x = 403,457.12 × 158,224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,360.22x = 63,836,687,413.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,836,687,413.34/292,360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,349.43

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