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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,419.36, 403,540.04 and 158,283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,419.36, 403,540.04 and 158,283.36 is: 218,431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,419.36 : 403,540.04 = 158,283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,419.36/403,540.04 = 158,283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,419.36x = 403,540.04 × 158,283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,419.36x = 63,873,673,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,873,673,425.73/292,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,431.75

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