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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,378.41, 403,482.09 and 158,242.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,378.41, 403,482.09 and 158,242.41 is: 218,374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,378.41 : 403,482.09 = 158,242.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,378.41/403,482.09 = 158,242.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,378.41x = 403,482.09 × 158,242.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,378.41x = 63,847,978,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,847,978,313.44/292,378.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,374.46

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