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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,652.71, 238,001.34 and 46,341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,652.71, 238,001.34 and 46,341.17 is: 69,518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,652.71 : 238,001.34 = 46,341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,652.71/238,001.34 = 46,341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,652.71x = 238,001.34 × 46,341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,652.71x = 11,029,260,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,029,260,557.17/158,652.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,518.26

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