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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,973.80, 437,975.10 and 152,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,973.80, 437,975.10 and 152,005.80 is: 228,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,973.80 : 437,975.10 = 152,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,973.80/437,975.10 = 152,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,973.80x = 437,975.10 × 152,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,973.80x = 66,574,755,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,574,755,455.58/291,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,016.20

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