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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,327.58, 226,990.76 and 46,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,327.58, 226,990.76 and 46,146.24 is: 69,219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,327.58 : 226,990.76 = 46,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,327.58/226,990.76 = 46,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,327.58x = 226,990.76 × 46,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,327.58x = 10,474,769,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,474,769,858.01/151,327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,219.17

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