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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,307.80, 436,976.10 and 151,339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,307.80, 436,976.10 and 151,339.80 is: 227,017.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,307.80 : 436,976.10 = 151,339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,307.80/436,976.10 = 151,339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,307.80x = 436,976.10 × 151,339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,307.80x = 66,131,875,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,131,875,578.78/291,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,017.18

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