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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,005.57, 226,509.74 and 45,824.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,005.57, 226,509.74 and 45,824.55 is: 68,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,005.57 : 226,509.74 = 45,824.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,005.57/226,509.74 = 45,824.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,005.57x = 226,509.74 × 45,824.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,005.57x = 10,379,706,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,379,706,676.99/151,005.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,737.24

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