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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,228.63, 226,842.95 and 46,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,228.63, 226,842.95 and 46,047.60 is: 69,071.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,228.63 : 226,842.95 = 46,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,228.63/226,842.95 = 46,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,228.63x = 226,842.95 × 46,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,228.63x = 10,445,573,424.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,445,573,424.42/151,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,071.40

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