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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,459.16, 403,594.65 and 158,323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,459.16, 403,594.65 and 158,323.16 is: 218,486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,459.16 : 403,594.65 = 158,323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,459.16/403,594.65 = 158,323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,459.16x = 403,594.65 × 158,323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,459.16x = 63,898,378,329.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,898,378,329.12/292,459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,486.50

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