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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,648.96, 403,856 and 158,512.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,648.96, 403,856 and 158,512.64 is: 218,747.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,648.96 : 403,856 = 158,512.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,648.96/403,856 = 158,512.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,648.96x = 403,856 × 158,512.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,648.96x = 64,016,280,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,016,280,739.84/292,648.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,747.68

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