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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,730.80, 437,423.40 and 151,762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,730.80, 437,423.40 and 151,762.80 is: 227,554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,730.80 : 437,423.40 = 151,762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,730.80/437,423.40 = 151,762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,730.80x = 437,423.40 × 151,762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,730.80x = 66,384,599,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,384,599,969.52/291,730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,554.31

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