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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,395.25, 403,506.66 and 158,259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,395.25, 403,506.66 and 158,259.25 is: 218,398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,395.25 : 403,506.66 = 158,259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,395.25/403,506.66 = 158,259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,395.25x = 403,506.66 × 158,259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,395.25x = 63,858,661,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,858,661,381.61/292,395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,398.42

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