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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,369.17, 403,469.49 and 158,233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,369.17, 403,469.49 and 158,233.17 is: 218,361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,369.17 : 403,469.49 = 158,233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,369.17/403,469.49 = 158,233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,369.17x = 403,469.49 × 158,233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,369.17x = 63,842,256,400.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,842,256,400.98/292,369.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,361.79

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