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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,035.83, 226,539.12 and 45,855.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,035.83, 226,539.12 and 45,855.71 is: 68,779.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,035.83 : 226,539.12 = 45,855.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,035.83/226,539.12 = 45,855.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,035.83x = 226,539.12 × 45,855.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,035.83x = 10,388,112,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,388,112,190.38/151,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,779.12

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