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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,965.54, 437,812.22 and 151,686.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,965.54, 437,812.22 and 151,686.50 is: 227,459.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,965.54 : 437,812.22 = 151,686.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,965.54/437,812.22 = 151,686.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,965.54x = 437,812.22 × 151,686.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,965.54x = 66,410,200,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,410,200,361.54/291,965.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,459.04

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