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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,214.30, 436,835.85 and 151,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,214.30, 436,835.85 and 151,246.30 is: 226,876.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,214.30 : 436,835.85 = 151,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,214.30/436,835.85 = 151,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,214.30x = 436,835.85 × 151,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,214.30x = 66,069,806,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,069,806,019.86/291,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,876.93

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