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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,415.28, 227,155.32 and 46,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,415.28, 227,155.32 and 46,242 is: 69,372.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,415.28 : 227,155.32 = 46,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,415.28/227,155.32 = 46,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,415.28x = 227,155.32 × 46,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,415.28x = 10,504,116,307.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,504,116,307.44/151,415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,372.89

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