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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,364.16, 403,462.58 and 158,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,364.16, 403,462.58 and 158,228.16 is: 218,354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,364.16 : 403,462.58 = 158,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,364.16/403,462.58 = 158,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,364.16x = 403,462.58 × 158,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,364.16x = 63,839,141,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,839,141,662.25/292,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,354.88

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