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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,651.25, 403,858.74 and 158,515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,651.25, 403,858.74 and 158,515.25 is: 218,751.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,651.25 : 403,858.74 = 158,515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,651.25/403,858.74 = 158,515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,651.25x = 403,858.74 × 158,515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,651.25x = 64,017,769,135.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,017,769,135.79/292,651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,751.05

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