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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,441.42, 403,569.26 and 158,305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,441.42, 403,569.26 and 158,305.42 is: 218,461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,441.42 : 403,569.26 = 158,305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,441.42/403,569.26 = 158,305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,441.42x = 403,569.26 × 158,305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,441.42x = 63,887,201,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,887,201,203.39/292,441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,461.53

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