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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,950.20, 437,925.30 and 151,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,950.20, 437,925.30 and 151,982.20 is: 227,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,950.20 : 437,925.30 = 151,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,950.20/437,925.30 = 151,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,950.20x = 437,925.30 × 151,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,950.20x = 66,556,850,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,556,850,529.66/291,950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,973.30

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