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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,366.60, 403,465.86 and 158,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,366.60, 403,465.86 and 158,230.60 is: 218,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,366.60 : 403,465.86 = 158,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,366.60/403,465.86 = 158,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,366.60x = 403,465.86 × 158,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,366.60x = 63,840,644,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,840,644,098.65/292,366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,358.20

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