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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,369.16, 403,469.49 and 158,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,369.16, 403,469.49 and 158,233.16 is: 218,361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,369.16 : 403,469.49 = 158,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,369.16/403,469.49 = 158,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,369.16x = 403,469.49 × 158,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,369.16x = 63,842,250,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,842,250,348.94/292,369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,361.78

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