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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,157.58, 226,670.70 and 45,951.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,157.58, 226,670.70 and 45,951.95 is: 68,907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,157.58 : 226,670.70 = 45,951.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,157.58/226,670.70 = 45,951.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,157.58x = 226,670.70 × 45,951.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,157.58x = 10,415,959,818.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,415,959,818.08/151,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,907.96

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