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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,178.73, 226,800.90 and 45,994.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,178.73, 226,800.90 and 45,994.98 is: 69,002.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,178.73 : 226,800.90 = 45,994.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,178.73/226,800.90 = 45,994.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,178.73x = 226,800.90 × 45,994.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,178.73x = 10,431,702,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,431,702,859.48/151,178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,002.45

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