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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,232.70, 438,003.45 and 151,919.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,232.70, 438,003.45 and 151,919.10 is: 227,698.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,232.70 : 438,003.45 = 151,919.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,232.70/438,003.45 = 151,919.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,232.70x = 438,003.45 × 151,919.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,232.70x = 66,541,089,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,541,089,920.90/292,232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,698.99

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