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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,326.87, 226,989.59 and 46,145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,326.87, 226,989.59 and 46,145.49 is: 69,218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,326.87 : 226,989.59 = 46,145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,326.87/226,989.59 = 46,145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,326.87x = 226,989.59 × 46,145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,326.87x = 10,474,545,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,474,545,624.72/151,326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,218.02

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