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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,774.80, 437,662.20 and 151,806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,774.80, 437,662.20 and 151,806.80 is: 227,710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,774.80 : 437,662.20 = 151,806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,774.80/437,662.20 = 151,806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,774.80x = 437,662.20 × 151,806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,774.80x = 66,440,098,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,440,098,062.96/291,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,710.20

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