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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,406.63, 403,522.36 and 158,270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,406.63, 403,522.36 and 158,270.63 is: 218,414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,406.63 : 403,522.36 = 158,270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,406.63/403,522.36 = 158,270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,406.63x = 403,522.36 × 158,270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,406.63x = 63,865,735,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,865,735,723.00/292,406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,414.12

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