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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,148.58, 226,710.99 and 45,967.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,148.58, 226,710.99 and 45,967.38 is: 68,947.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,148.58 : 226,710.99 = 45,967.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,148.58/226,710.99 = 45,967.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,148.58x = 226,710.99 × 45,967.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,148.58x = 10,421,310,227.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,421,310,227.51/151,148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,947.46

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