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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,961.62, 238,479.34 and 46,637.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,961.62, 238,479.34 and 46,637.30 is: 69,966.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,961.62 : 238,479.34 = 46,637.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,961.62/238,479.34 = 46,637.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,961.62x = 238,479.34 × 46,637.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,961.62x = 11,122,032,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,122,032,523.38/158,961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,966.78

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