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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,964.80, 437,961.60 and 151,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,964.80, 437,961.60 and 151,996.80 is: 228,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,964.80 : 437,961.60 = 151,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,964.80/437,961.60 = 151,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,964.80x = 437,961.60 × 151,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,964.80x = 66,568,761,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,568,761,722.88/291,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,002.70

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