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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,178.27, 226,800.21 and 45,994.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,178.27, 226,800.21 and 45,994.50 is: 69,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,178.27 : 226,800.21 = 45,994.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,178.27/226,800.21 = 45,994.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,178.27x = 226,800.21 × 45,994.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,178.27x = 10,431,562,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,431,562,258.85/151,178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,001.73

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