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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,292.82, 226,972.93 and 46,119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,292.82, 226,972.93 and 46,119.98 is: 69,190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,292.82 : 226,972.93 = 46,119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,292.82/226,972.93 = 46,119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,292.82x = 226,972.93 × 46,119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,292.82x = 10,467,986,992.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,467,986,992.14/151,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,190.24

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