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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,062.92, 436,828.20 and 150,861.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,062.92, 436,828.20 and 150,861.64 is: 226,413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,062.92 : 436,828.20 = 150,861.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,062.92/436,828.20 = 150,861.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,062.92x = 436,828.20 × 150,861.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,062.92x = 65,900,618,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,900,618,650.25/291,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,413.65

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