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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,911.84, 647,873.52 and 151,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,911.84, 647,873.52 and 151,437.28 is: 227,157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,911.84 : 647,873.52 = 151,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,911.84/647,873.52 = 151,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,911.84x = 647,873.52 × 151,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,911.84x = 98,112,203,652.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,112,203,652.83/431,911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,157.94

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