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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,297.27, 226,979.92 and 46,126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,297.27, 226,979.92 and 46,126.87 is: 69,200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,297.27 : 226,979.92 = 46,126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,297.27/226,979.92 = 46,126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,297.27x = 226,979.92 × 46,126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,297.27x = 10,469,872,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,469,872,579.68/151,297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,200.67

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