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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,975.41, 437,827.03 and 151,696.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,975.41, 437,827.03 and 151,696.37 is: 227,473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,975.41 : 437,827.03 = 151,696.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,975.41/437,827.03 = 151,696.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,975.41x = 437,827.03 × 151,696.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,975.41x = 66,416,771,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,416,771,138.88/291,975.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,473.85

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