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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,259.30, 436,903.35 and 151,291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,259.30, 436,903.35 and 151,291.30 is: 226,944.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,259.30 : 436,903.35 = 151,291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,259.30/436,903.35 = 151,291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,259.30x = 436,903.35 × 151,291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,259.30x = 66,099,675,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,099,675,795.86/291,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,944.43

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