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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,149.08, 226,711.74 and 45,967.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,149.08, 226,711.74 and 45,967.88 is: 68,948.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,149.08 : 226,711.74 = 45,967.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,149.08/226,711.74 = 45,967.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,149.08x = 226,711.74 × 45,967.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,149.08x = 10,421,458,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,421,458,058.91/151,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,948.21

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