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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,006.92, 226,510.98 and 45,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,006.92, 226,510.98 and 45,826.80 is: 68,740.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,006.92 : 226,510.98 = 45,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,006.92/226,510.98 = 45,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,006.92x = 226,510.98 × 45,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,006.92x = 10,380,273,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,380,273,378.26/151,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,740.38

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