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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,615.52, 437,267.76 and 151,025.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,615.52, 437,267.76 and 151,025.44 is: 226,457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,615.52 : 437,267.76 = 151,025.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,615.52/437,267.76 = 151,025.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,615.52x = 437,267.76 × 151,025.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,615.52x = 66,038,555,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,038,555,851.81/291,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,457.62

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