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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,131.24, 226,682.28 and 45,951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,131.24, 226,682.28 and 45,951.12 is: 68,922.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,131.24 : 226,682.28 = 45,951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,131.24/226,682.28 = 45,951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,131.24x = 226,682.28 × 45,951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,131.24x = 10,416,304,650.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,416,304,650.15/151,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,922.25

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