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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,232.56, 226,882.74 and 46,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,232.56, 226,882.74 and 46,059.76 is: 69,099.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,232.56 : 226,882.74 = 46,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,232.56/226,882.74 = 46,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,232.56x = 226,882.74 × 46,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,232.56x = 10,450,164,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,450,164,552.54/151,232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,099.96

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