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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,427.04, 403,549.92 and 158,291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,427.04, 403,549.92 and 158,291.04 is: 218,441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,427.04 : 403,549.92 = 158,291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,427.04/403,549.92 = 158,291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,427.04x = 403,549.92 × 158,291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,427.04x = 63,878,336,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,878,336,528.72/292,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,441.96

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