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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,668.58, 403,881.96 and 158,532.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,668.58, 403,881.96 and 158,532.58 is: 218,774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,668.58 : 403,881.96 = 158,532.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,668.58/403,881.96 = 158,532.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,668.58x = 403,881.96 × 158,532.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,668.58x = 64,028,449,134.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,028,449,134.26/292,668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,774.59

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