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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,047.54, 226,556.65 and 45,867.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,047.54, 226,556.65 and 45,867.42 is: 68,796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,047.54 : 226,556.65 = 45,867.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,047.54/226,556.65 = 45,867.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,047.54x = 226,556.65 × 45,867.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,047.54x = 10,391,569,019.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,391,569,019.34/151,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,796.68

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