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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,175.97, 226,698.48 and 45,970.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,175.97, 226,698.48 and 45,970.47 is: 68,935.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,175.97 : 226,698.48 = 45,970.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,175.97/226,698.48 = 45,970.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,175.97x = 226,698.48 × 45,970.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,175.97x = 10,421,435,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,421,435,673.89/151,175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,935.79

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