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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,443.48, 403,571.52 and 158,307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,443.48, 403,571.52 and 158,307.48 is: 218,464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,443.48 : 403,571.52 = 158,307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,443.48/403,571.52 = 158,307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,443.48x = 403,571.52 × 158,307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,443.48x = 63,888,390,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,888,390,330.97/292,443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,464.06

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