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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,640.44, 403,841.28 and 158,504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,640.44, 403,841.28 and 158,504.44 is: 218,734.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,640.44 : 403,841.28 = 158,504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,640.44/403,841.28 = 158,504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,640.44x = 403,841.28 × 158,504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,640.44x = 64,010,635,935.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,010,635,935.28/292,640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,734.76

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