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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,131.74, 226,710.30 and 45,951.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,131.74, 226,710.30 and 45,951.62 is: 68,931.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,131.74 : 226,710.30 = 45,951.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,131.74/226,710.30 = 45,951.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,131.74x = 226,710.30 × 45,951.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,131.74x = 10,417,705,325.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,417,705,325.93/151,131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,931.29

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