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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,282.68, 226,957.86 and 46,109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,282.68, 226,957.86 and 46,109.88 is: 69,175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,282.68 : 226,957.86 = 46,109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,282.68/226,957.86 = 46,109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,282.68x = 226,957.86 × 46,109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,282.68x = 10,464,999,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,464,999,689.66/151,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,175.13

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