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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,976.79, 437,829.10 and 151,697.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,976.79, 437,829.10 and 151,697.75 is: 227,475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,976.79 : 437,829.10 = 151,697.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,976.79/437,829.10 = 151,697.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,976.79x = 437,829.10 × 151,697.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,976.79x = 66,417,686,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,417,686,786.14/291,976.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,475.92

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