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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,464.48, 403,602.24 and 158,328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,464.48, 403,602.24 and 158,328.48 is: 218,493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,464.48 : 403,602.24 = 158,328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,464.48/403,602.24 = 158,328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,464.48x = 403,602.24 × 158,328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,464.48x = 63,901,729,183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,901,729,183.80/292,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,493.98

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