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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,117.23, 226,709.57 and 45,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,117.23, 226,709.57 and 45,944.40 is: 68,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,117.23 : 226,709.57 = 45,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,117.23/226,709.57 = 45,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,117.23x = 226,709.57 × 45,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,117.23x = 10,416,035,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,416,035,167.91/151,117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,926.85

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