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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,649.25, 403,855.98 and 158,513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,649.25, 403,855.98 and 158,513.25 is: 218,748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,649.25 : 403,855.98 = 158,513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,649.25/403,855.98 = 158,513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,649.25x = 403,855.98 × 158,513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,649.25x = 64,016,523,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,016,523,921.74/292,649.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,748.29

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