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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,395.23, 403,506.64 and 158,259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,395.23, 403,506.64 and 158,259.23 is: 218,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,395.23 : 403,506.64 = 158,259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,395.23/403,506.64 = 158,259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,395.23x = 403,506.64 × 158,259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,395.23x = 63,858,651,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,858,651,664.35/292,395.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,398.40

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