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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,551.88, 227,336.93 and 46,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,551.88, 227,336.93 and 46,371.76 is: 69,560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,551.88 : 227,336.93 = 46,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,551.88/227,336.93 = 46,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,551.88x = 227,336.93 × 46,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,551.88x = 10,542,012,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,542,012,188.55/151,551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,560.42

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