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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,424.63, 403,547.27 and 158,288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,424.63, 403,547.27 and 158,288.63 is: 218,439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,424.63 : 403,547.27 = 158,288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,424.63/403,547.27 = 158,288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,424.63x = 403,547.27 × 158,288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,424.63x = 63,876,941,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,876,941,699.36/292,424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,439.00

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