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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,298.27, 226,981.42 and 46,127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,298.27, 226,981.42 and 46,127.87 is: 69,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,298.27 : 226,981.42 = 46,127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,298.27/226,981.42 = 46,127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,298.27x = 226,981.42 × 46,127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,298.27x = 10,470,169,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,470,169,434.18/151,298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,202.18

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