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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,016.12, 226,524.90 and 45,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,016.12, 226,524.90 and 45,836 is: 68,754.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,016.12 : 226,524.90 = 45,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,016.12/226,524.90 = 45,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,016.12x = 226,524.90 × 45,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,016.12x = 10,382,995,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,382,995,316.40/151,016.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,754.22

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