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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,993.87, 228,002.27 and 45,369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,993.87, 228,002.27 and 45,369.41 is: 68,057.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,993.87 : 228,002.27 = 45,369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,993.87/228,002.27 = 45,369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,993.87x = 228,002.27 × 45,369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,993.87x = 10,344,327,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344,327,101.70/151,993.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,057.53

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