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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,297.66, 226,931.91 and 46,117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,297.66, 226,931.91 and 46,117.54 is: 69,171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,297.66 : 226,931.91 = 46,117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,297.66/226,931.91 = 46,117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,297.66x = 226,931.91 × 46,117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,297.66x = 10,465,541,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,465,541,436.70/151,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,171.87

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