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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,041.29, 226,547.28 and 45,861.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,041.29, 226,547.28 and 45,861.17 is: 68,787.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,041.29 : 226,547.28 = 45,861.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,041.29/226,547.28 = 45,861.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,041.29x = 226,547.28 × 45,861.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,041.29x = 10,389,723,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,389,723,321.12/151,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,787.31

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