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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,486.16, 403,632.60 and 158,350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,486.16, 403,632.60 and 158,350.16 is: 218,524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,486.16 : 403,632.60 = 158,350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,486.16/403,632.60 = 158,350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,486.16x = 403,632.60 × 158,350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,486.16x = 63,915,286,791.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,915,286,791.22/292,486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,524.14

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