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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,651.75, 403,859.43 and 158,515.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,651.75, 403,859.43 and 158,515.75 is: 218,751.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,651.75 : 403,859.43 = 158,515.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,651.75/403,859.43 = 158,515.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,651.75x = 403,859.43 × 158,515.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,651.75x = 64,018,080,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,018,080,441.02/292,651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,751.74

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