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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,038.83, 226,543.62 and 45,858.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,038.83, 226,543.62 and 45,858.71 is: 68,783.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,038.83 : 226,543.62 = 45,858.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,038.83/226,543.62 = 45,858.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,038.83x = 226,543.62 × 45,858.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,038.83x = 10,388,998,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,388,998,171.93/151,038.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,783.62

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