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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,163.61, 226,679.73 and 45,957.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,163.61, 226,679.73 and 45,957.97 is: 68,916.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,163.61 : 226,679.73 = 45,957.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,163.61/226,679.73 = 45,957.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,163.61x = 226,679.73 × 45,957.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,163.61x = 10,417,740,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,417,740,230.95/151,163.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,916.98

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