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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,302.26, 226,989.84 and 46,114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,302.26, 226,989.84 and 46,114.76 is: 69,183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,302.26 : 226,989.84 = 46,114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,302.26/226,989.84 = 46,114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,302.26x = 226,989.84 × 46,114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,302.26x = 10,467,581,994.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,467,581,994.04/151,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,183.25

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