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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,996.62, 228,006.39 and 45,372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,996.62, 228,006.39 and 45,372.16 is: 68,061.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,996.62 : 228,006.39 = 45,372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,996.62/228,006.39 = 45,372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,996.62x = 228,006.39 × 45,372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,996.62x = 10,345,142,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,345,142,408.10/151,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,061.66

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