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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,653.21, 238,002.09 and 46,341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,653.21, 238,002.09 and 46,341.67 is: 69,519.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,653.21 : 238,002.09 = 46,341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,653.21/238,002.09 = 46,341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,653.21x = 238,002.09 × 46,341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,653.21x = 11,029,414,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,029,414,314.09/158,653.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,519.01

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