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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,251, 226,823.50 and 44,606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,251, 226,823.50 and 44,606.62 is: 66,894.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,251 : 226,823.50 = 44,606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,251/226,823.50 = 44,606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,251x = 226,823.50 × 44,606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,251x = 10,117,829,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,117,829,671.57/151,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,894.30

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