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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,209.99, 226,847.78 and 46,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,209.99, 226,847.78 and 46,026.22 is: 69,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,209.99 : 226,847.78 = 46,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,209.99/226,847.78 = 46,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,209.99x = 226,847.78 × 46,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,209.99x = 10,440,945,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,440,945,828.79/151,209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,049.31

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