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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,996.92, 228,019.90 and 46,815.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,996.92, 228,019.90 and 46,815.86 is: 70,231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,996.92 : 228,019.90 = 46,815.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,996.92/228,019.90 = 46,815.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,996.92x = 228,019.90 × 46,815.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,996.92x = 10,674,947,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,674,947,715.61/151,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,231.34

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