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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,643.16, 403,849.50 and 158,507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,643.16, 403,849.50 and 158,507.16 is: 218,740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,643.16 : 403,849.50 = 158,507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,643.16/403,849.50 = 158,507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,643.16x = 403,849.50 × 158,507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,643.16x = 64,013,037,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,013,037,312.42/292,643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,740.93

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