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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,398.57, 403,511.25 and 158,262.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,398.57, 403,511.25 and 158,262.57 is: 218,403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,398.57 : 403,511.25 = 158,262.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,398.57/403,511.25 = 158,262.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,398.57x = 403,511.25 × 158,262.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,398.57x = 63,860,727,448.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,860,727,448.91/292,398.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,403.01

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