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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,979.67, 436,702.79 and 150,778.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,979.67, 436,702.79 and 150,778.39 is: 226,288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,979.67 : 436,702.79 = 150,778.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,979.67/436,702.79 = 150,778.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,979.67x = 436,702.79 × 150,778.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,979.67x = 65,845,342,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,845,342,830.82/290,979.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,288.46

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