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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,031.28, 226,532.36 and 45,851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,031.28, 226,532.36 and 45,851.16 is: 68,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,031.28 : 226,532.36 = 45,851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,031.28/226,532.36 = 45,851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,031.28x = 226,532.36 × 45,851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,031.28x = 10,386,771,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,386,771,483.54/151,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,772.32

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