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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,421.12, 403,541.04 and 158,285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,421.12, 403,541.04 and 158,285.12 is: 218,433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,421.12 : 403,541.04 = 158,285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,421.12/403,541.04 = 158,285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,421.12x = 403,541.04 × 158,285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,421.12x = 63,874,541,941.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,874,541,941.32/292,421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,433.41

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