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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,015.12, 226,523.40 and 45,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,015.12, 226,523.40 and 45,835 is: 68,752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,015.12 : 226,523.40 = 45,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,015.12/226,523.40 = 45,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,015.12x = 226,523.40 × 45,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,015.12x = 10,382,700,039
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,382,700,039/151,015.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,752.72

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