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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,051.58, 226,562.66 and 45,871.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,051.58, 226,562.66 and 45,871.46 is: 68,802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,051.58 : 226,562.66 = 45,871.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,051.58/226,562.66 = 45,871.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,051.58x = 226,562.66 × 45,871.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,051.58x = 10,392,759,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,392,759,995.68/151,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,802.72

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