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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,484.16, 403,629.84 and 158,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,484.16, 403,629.84 and 158,348.16 is: 218,521.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,484.16 : 403,629.84 = 158,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,484.16/403,629.84 = 158,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,484.16x = 403,629.84 × 158,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,484.16x = 63,914,042,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,914,042,485.09/292,484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,521.38

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