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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,502.26, 437,320.35 and 151,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,502.26, 437,320.35 and 151,229.70 is: 226,879.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,502.26 : 437,320.35 = 151,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,502.26/437,320.35 = 151,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,502.26x = 437,320.35 × 151,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,502.26x = 66,135,825,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,135,825,334.40/291,502.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,879.29

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