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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,379.41, 403,483.47 and 158,243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,379.41, 403,483.47 and 158,243.41 is: 218,375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,379.41 : 403,483.47 = 158,243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,379.41/403,483.47 = 158,243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,379.41x = 403,483.47 × 158,243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,379.41x = 63,848,600,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,848,600,171.43/292,379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,375.84

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