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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,167, 226,742.40 and 45,977.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,167, 226,742.40 and 45,977.76 is: 68,964.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,167 : 226,742.40 = 45,977.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,167/226,742.40 = 45,977.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,167x = 226,742.40 × 45,977.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,167x = 10,425,107,649.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,425,107,649.02/151,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,964.18

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