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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,174.11, 226,752.96 and 45,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,174.11, 226,752.96 and 45,984.88 is: 68,974.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,174.11 : 226,752.96 = 45,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,174.11/226,752.96 = 45,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,174.11x = 226,752.96 × 45,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,174.11x = 10,427,206,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,427,206,521.48/151,174.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,974.82

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