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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,175.73, 226,796.41 and 45,991.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,175.73, 226,796.41 and 45,991.97 is: 68,997.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,175.73 : 226,796.41 = 45,991.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,175.73/226,796.41 = 45,991.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,175.73x = 226,796.41 × 45,991.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,175.73x = 10,430,813,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,430,813,200.12/151,175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,997.93

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