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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,176.73, 226,797.91 and 45,992.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,176.73, 226,797.91 and 45,992.97 is: 68,999.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,176.73 : 226,797.91 = 45,992.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,176.73/226,797.91 = 45,992.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,176.73x = 226,797.91 × 45,992.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,176.73x = 10,431,109,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,431,109,470.69/151,176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,999.44

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