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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,163.01, 226,736.42 and 45,973.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,163.01, 226,736.42 and 45,973.78 is: 68,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,163.01 : 226,736.42 = 45,973.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,163.01/226,736.42 = 45,973.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,163.01x = 226,736.42 × 45,973.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,163.01x = 10,423,929,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,423,929,494.36/151,163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,958.20

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