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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,497.48, 403,647.78 and 158,361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,497.48, 403,647.78 and 158,361.48 is: 218,539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,497.48 : 403,647.78 = 158,361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,497.48/403,647.78 = 158,361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,497.48x = 403,647.78 × 158,361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,497.48x = 63,922,259,839.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,922,259,839.51/292,497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,539.52

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