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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,360.75, 403,457.88 and 158,224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,360.75, 403,457.88 and 158,224.75 is: 218,350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,360.75 : 403,457.88 = 158,224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,360.75/403,457.88 = 158,224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,360.75x = 403,457.88 × 158,224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,360.75x = 63,837,022,198.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,837,022,198.53/292,360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,350.18

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