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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,734.94, 238,100.96 and 47,926.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,734.94, 238,100.96 and 47,926.94 is: 71,889.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,734.94 : 238,100.96 = 47,926.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,734.94/238,100.96 = 47,926.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,734.94x = 238,100.96 × 47,926.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,734.94x = 11,411,450,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,411,450,423.86/158,734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,889.97

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