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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,621.52, 437,276.76 and 151,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,621.52, 437,276.76 and 151,031.44 is: 226,466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,621.52 : 437,276.76 = 151,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,621.52/437,276.76 = 151,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,621.52x = 437,276.76 × 151,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,621.52x = 66,042,538,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,042,538,741.33/291,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,466.62

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