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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,169.82, 226,767.30 and 45,989.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,169.82, 226,767.30 and 45,989.70 is: 68,988.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,169.82 : 226,767.30 = 45,989.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,169.82/226,767.30 = 45,989.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,169.82x = 226,767.30 × 45,989.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,169.82x = 10,428,960,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,428,960,096.81/151,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,988.37

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