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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,360.26, 403,457.16 and 158,224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,360.26, 403,457.16 and 158,224.26 is: 218,349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,360.26 : 403,457.16 = 158,224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,360.26/403,457.16 = 158,224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,360.26x = 403,457.16 × 158,224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,360.26x = 63,836,710,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,836,710,582.70/292,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,349.48

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