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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,614.21, 403,807.59 and 158,478.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,614.21, 403,807.59 and 158,478.21 is: 218,699.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,614.21 : 403,807.59 = 158,478.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,614.21/403,807.59 = 158,478.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,614.21x = 403,807.59 × 158,478.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,614.21x = 63,994,704,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,994,704,047.61/292,614.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,699.92

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