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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,645.56, 403,850.94 and 158,509.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,645.56, 403,850.94 and 158,509.56 is: 218,743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,645.56 : 403,850.94 = 158,509.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,645.56/403,850.94 = 158,509.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,645.56x = 403,850.94 × 158,509.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,645.56x = 64,014,234,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,014,234,804.99/292,645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,743.23

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