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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,007.60, 226,511.40 and 45,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,007.60, 226,511.40 and 45,826.40 is: 68,739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,007.60 : 226,511.40 = 45,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,007.60/226,511.40 = 45,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,007.60x = 226,511.40 × 45,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,007.60x = 10,380,202,020.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,380,202,020.96/151,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,739.60

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