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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,228.20, 437,996.70 and 151,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,228.20, 437,996.70 and 151,914.60 is: 227,692.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,228.20 : 437,996.70 = 151,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,228.20/437,996.70 = 151,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,228.20x = 437,996.70 × 151,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,228.20x = 66,538,093,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,538,093,481.82/292,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,692.24

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