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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,975.91, 437,827.78 and 151,696.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,975.91, 437,827.78 and 151,696.87 is: 227,474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,975.91 : 437,827.78 = 151,696.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,975.91/437,827.78 = 151,696.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,975.91x = 437,827.78 × 151,696.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,975.91x = 66,417,103,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,417,103,825.05/291,975.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,474.60

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