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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,619.40, 437,645.10 and 151,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,619.40, 437,645.10 and 151,305.80 is: 227,070.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,619.40 : 437,645.10 = 151,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,619.40/437,645.10 = 151,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,619.40x = 437,645.10 × 151,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,619.40x = 66,218,241,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,218,241,971.58/291,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,070.77

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