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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,416.75, 403,536.33 and 158,280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,416.75, 403,536.33 and 158,280.75 is: 218,428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,416.75 : 403,536.33 = 158,280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,416.75/403,536.33 = 158,280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,416.75x = 403,536.33 × 158,280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,416.75x = 63,872,032,964.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,872,032,964.65/292,416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,428.09

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