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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,473.59, 403,614.50 and 158,337.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,473.59, 403,614.50 and 158,337.59 is: 218,506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,473.59 : 403,614.50 = 158,337.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,473.59/403,614.50 = 158,337.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,473.59x = 403,614.50 × 158,337.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,473.59x = 63,907,344,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,907,344,409.29/292,473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,506.38

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