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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,416.28, 227,156.82 and 46,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,416.28, 227,156.82 and 46,243 is: 69,374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,416.28 : 227,156.82 = 46,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,416.28/227,156.82 = 46,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,416.28x = 227,156.82 × 46,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,416.28x = 10,504,412,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,504,412,827.26/151,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,374.40

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