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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,285.30, 436,942.35 and 151,317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,285.30, 436,942.35 and 151,317.30 is: 226,983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,285.30 : 436,942.35 = 151,317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,285.30/436,942.35 = 151,317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,285.30x = 436,942.35 × 151,317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,285.30x = 66,116,936,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,116,936,657.66/291,285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,983.43

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