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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,651.17, 227,511.75 and 45,032.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,651.17, 227,511.75 and 45,032.73 is: 67,559.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,651.17 : 227,511.75 = 45,032.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,651.17/227,511.75 = 45,032.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,651.17x = 227,511.75 × 45,032.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,651.17x = 10,245,475,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,245,475,209.58/151,651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,559.49

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