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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,166.96, 438,162.60 and 151,848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,166.96, 438,162.60 and 151,848.88 is: 227,727.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,166.96 : 438,162.60 = 151,848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,166.96/438,162.60 = 151,848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,166.96x = 438,162.60 × 151,848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,166.96x = 66,534,500,067.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,534,500,067.89/292,166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,727.67

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