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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,508.82, 286,994.31 and 151,351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,508.82, 286,994.31 and 151,351.27 is: 226,814.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,508.82 : 286,994.31 = 151,351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,508.82/286,994.31 = 151,351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,508.82x = 286,994.31 × 151,351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,508.82x = 43,436,953,301.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,436,953,301.27/191,508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,814.37

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