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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,989.04, 437,192.12 and 151,452.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,989.04, 437,192.12 and 151,452.42 is: 226,768.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,989.04 : 437,192.12 = 151,452.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,989.04/437,192.12 = 151,452.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,989.04x = 437,192.12 × 151,452.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,989.04x = 66,213,803,821.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,213,803,821.67/291,989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,768.11

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