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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,215.30, 436,837.35 and 151,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,215.30, 436,837.35 and 151,247.30 is: 226,878.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,215.30 : 436,837.35 = 151,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,215.30/436,837.35 = 151,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,215.30x = 436,837.35 × 151,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,215.30x = 66,070,469,726.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,070,469,726.66/291,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,878.43

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