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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,639.44, 403,839.90 and 158,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,639.44, 403,839.90 and 158,503.44 is: 218,733.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,639.44 : 403,839.90 = 158,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,639.44/403,839.90 = 158,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,639.44x = 403,839.90 × 158,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,639.44x = 64,010,013,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,010,013,359.26/292,639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,733.38

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