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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,499.56, 286,980.47 and 151,341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,499.56, 286,980.47 and 151,341.99 is: 226,800.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,499.56 : 286,980.47 = 151,341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,499.56/286,980.47 = 151,341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,499.56x = 286,980.47 × 151,341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,499.56x = 43,432,194,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,432,194,155.58/191,499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,800.49

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