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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,641.16, 403,846.74 and 158,505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,641.16, 403,846.74 and 158,505.16 is: 218,738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,641.16 : 403,846.74 = 158,505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,641.16/403,846.74 = 158,505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,641.16x = 403,846.74 × 158,505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,641.16x = 64,011,792,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,011,792,139.18/292,641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,738.17

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