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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,640.16, 403,845.36 and 158,504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,640.16, 403,845.36 and 158,504.16 is: 218,736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,640.16 : 403,845.36 = 158,504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,640.16/403,845.36 = 158,504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,640.16x = 403,845.36 × 158,504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,640.16x = 64,011,169,556.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,011,169,556.70/292,640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,736.79

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