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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,014.12, 226,521.90 and 45,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,014.12, 226,521.90 and 45,834 is: 68,751.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,014.12 : 226,521.90 = 45,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,014.12/226,521.90 = 45,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,014.12x = 226,521.90 × 45,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,014.12x = 10,382,404,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,382,404,764.60/151,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,751.22

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