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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,326.50, 226,989.02 and 46,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,326.50, 226,989.02 and 46,145.12 is: 69,217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,326.50 : 226,989.02 = 46,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,326.50/226,989.02 = 46,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,326.50x = 226,989.02 × 46,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,326.50x = 10,474,434,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,474,434,547.00/151,326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,217.45

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