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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,660.16, 403,872.96 and 158,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,660.16, 403,872.96 and 158,524.16 is: 218,764.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,660.16 : 403,872.96 = 158,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,660.16/403,872.96 = 158,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,660.16x = 403,872.96 × 158,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,660.16x = 64,023,621,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,023,621,730.71/292,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,764.39

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