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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,007.60, 226,511.40 and 45,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,007.60, 226,511.40 and 45,831.80 is: 68,747.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,007.60 : 226,511.40 = 45,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,007.60/226,511.40 = 45,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,007.60x = 226,511.40 × 45,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,007.60x = 10,381,425,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,381,425,182.52/151,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,747.70

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