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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,184.97, 226,711.98 and 45,979.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,184.97, 226,711.98 and 45,979.47 is: 68,949.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,184.97 : 226,711.98 = 45,979.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,184.97/226,711.98 = 45,979.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,184.97x = 226,711.98 × 45,979.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,184.97x = 10,424,096,683.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,424,096,683.05/151,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,949.29

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