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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,173.02, 226,792.34 and 45,989.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,173.02, 226,792.34 and 45,989.25 is: 68,993.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,173.02 : 226,792.34 = 45,989.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,173.02/226,792.34 = 45,989.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,173.02x = 226,792.34 × 45,989.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,173.02x = 10,430,009,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,430,009,392.40/151,173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,993.86

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