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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,934.80, 437,729.40 and 151,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,934.80, 437,729.40 and 151,966.80 is: 227,860.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,934.80 : 437,729.40 = 151,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,934.80/437,729.40 = 151,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,934.80x = 437,729.40 × 151,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,934.80x = 66,520,336,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,520,336,183.92/291,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,860.25

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