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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,383.11, 403,489.92 and 158,247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,383.11, 403,489.92 and 158,247.11 is: 218,381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,383.11 : 403,489.92 = 158,247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,383.11/403,489.92 = 158,247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,383.11x = 403,489.92 × 158,247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,383.11x = 63,851,110,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,851,110,945.45/292,383.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,381.67

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