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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,364.80, 437,061.60 and 151,396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,364.80, 437,061.60 and 151,396.80 is: 227,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,364.80 : 437,061.60 = 151,396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,364.80/437,061.60 = 151,396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,364.80x = 437,061.60 × 151,396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,364.80x = 66,169,727,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,169,727,642.88/291,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,102.68

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