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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,719.16, 403,954.38 and 158,583.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,719.16, 403,954.38 and 158,583.16 is: 218,845.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,719.16 : 403,954.38 = 158,583.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,719.16/403,954.38 = 158,583.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,719.16x = 403,954.38 × 158,583.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,719.16x = 64,060,362,076.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,060,362,076.24/292,719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,845.81

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