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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,167.40, 226,783.90 and 45,983.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,167.40, 226,783.90 and 45,983.64 is: 68,985.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,167.40 : 226,783.90 = 45,983.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,167.40/226,783.90 = 45,983.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,167.40x = 226,783.90 × 45,983.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,167.40x = 10,428,349,215.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,428,349,215.40/151,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,985.44

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