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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,197.16, 226,730.16 and 45,991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,197.16, 226,730.16 and 45,991.84 is: 68,967.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,197.16 : 226,730.16 = 45,991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,197.16/226,730.16 = 45,991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,197.16x = 226,730.16 × 45,991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,197.16x = 10,427,737,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,427,737,241.89/151,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,967.81

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