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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,996.12, 228,005.64 and 45,371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,996.12, 228,005.64 and 45,371.66 is: 68,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,996.12 : 228,005.64 = 45,371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,996.12/228,005.64 = 45,371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,996.12x = 228,005.64 × 45,371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,996.12x = 10,344,993,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344,993,236.13/151,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,060.90

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