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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,994.94, 228,016.91 and 46,813.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,994.94, 228,016.91 and 46,813.86 is: 70,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,994.94 : 228,016.91 = 46,813.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,994.94/228,016.91 = 46,813.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,994.94x = 228,016.91 × 46,813.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,994.94x = 10,674,351,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,674,351,702.37/151,994.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,228.34

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