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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,545.62, 403,712.96 and 158,409.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,545.62, 403,712.96 and 158,409.62 is: 218,605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,545.62 : 403,712.96 = 158,409.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,545.62/403,712.96 = 158,409.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,545.62x = 403,712.96 × 158,409.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,545.62x = 63,952,016,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,952,016,582.68/292,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,605.28

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