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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,131.08, 226,709.28 and 45,950.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,131.08, 226,709.28 and 45,950.96 is: 68,930.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,131.08 : 226,709.28 = 45,950.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,131.08/226,709.28 = 45,950.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,131.08x = 226,709.28 × 45,950.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,131.08x = 10,417,509,056.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,417,509,056.91/151,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,930.29

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