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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,549.24, 403,717.26 and 158,413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,549.24, 403,717.26 and 158,413.24 is: 218,609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,549.24 : 403,717.26 = 158,413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,549.24/403,717.26 = 158,413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,549.24x = 403,717.26 × 158,413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,549.24x = 63,954,159,200.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,954,159,200.52/292,549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,609.90

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