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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,051.83, 226,563.03 and 45,871.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,051.83, 226,563.03 and 45,871.71 is: 68,803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,051.83 : 226,563.03 = 45,871.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,051.83/226,563.03 = 45,871.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,051.83x = 226,563.03 × 45,871.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,051.83x = 10,392,833,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,392,833,608.88/151,051.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,803.10

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