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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,362.03, 403,459.65 and 158,226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,362.03, 403,459.65 and 158,226.03 is: 218,351.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,362.03 : 403,459.65 = 158,226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,362.03/403,459.65 = 158,226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,362.03x = 403,459.65 × 158,226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,362.03x = 63,837,818,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,837,818,684.69/292,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,351.95

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