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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,775.80, 437,663.70 and 151,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,775.80, 437,663.70 and 151,807.80 is: 227,711.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,775.80 : 437,663.70 = 151,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,775.80/437,663.70 = 151,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,775.80x = 437,663.70 × 151,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,775.80x = 66,440,763,436.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,440,763,436.86/291,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,711.70

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