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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,977.92, 436,700.16 and 150,776.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,977.92, 436,700.16 and 150,776.64 is: 226,285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,977.92 : 436,700.16 = 150,776.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,977.92/436,700.16 = 150,776.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,977.92x = 436,700.16 × 150,776.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,977.92x = 65,844,182,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,844,182,812.26/290,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,285.84

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