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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,213.80, 436,835.10 and 151,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,213.80, 436,835.10 and 151,245.80 is: 226,876.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,213.80 : 436,835.10 = 151,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,213.80/436,835.10 = 151,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,213.80x = 436,835.10 × 151,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,213.80x = 66,069,474,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,069,474,167.58/291,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,876.18

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