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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,371.06, 403,472.07 and 158,235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,371.06, 403,472.07 and 158,235.06 is: 218,364.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,371.06 : 403,472.07 = 158,235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,371.06/403,472.07 = 158,235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,371.06x = 403,472.07 × 158,235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,371.06x = 63,843,427,204.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,843,427,204.77/292,371.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,364.39

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