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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,947.20, 437,920.80 and 151,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,947.20, 437,920.80 and 151,979.20 is: 227,968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,947.20 : 437,920.80 = 151,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,947.20/437,920.80 = 151,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,947.20x = 437,920.80 × 151,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,947.20x = 66,554,852,847.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,554,852,847.36/291,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,968.80

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