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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,366.91, 403,466.39 and 158,230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,366.91, 403,466.39 and 158,230.91 is: 218,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,366.91 : 403,466.39 = 158,230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,366.91/403,466.39 = 158,230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,366.91x = 403,466.39 × 158,230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,366.91x = 63,840,851,235.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,840,851,235.63/292,366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,358.68

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