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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,441.80, 403,569.75 and 158,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,441.80, 403,569.75 and 158,305.80 is: 218,462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,441.80 : 403,569.75 = 158,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,441.80/403,569.75 = 158,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,441.80x = 403,569.75 × 158,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,441.80x = 63,887,432,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,887,432,129.55/292,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,462.04

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