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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,292.34, 226,971.90 and 46,119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,292.34, 226,971.90 and 46,119.51 is: 69,189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,292.34 : 226,971.90 = 46,119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,292.34/226,971.90 = 46,119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,292.34x = 226,971.90 × 46,119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,292.34x = 10,467,832,811.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,467,832,811.77/151,292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,189.44

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