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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,063, 238,594.50 and 48,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,063, 238,594.50 and 48,255 is: 72,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,063 : 238,594.50 = 48,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,063/238,594.50 = 48,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,063x = 238,594.50 × 48,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,063x = 11,513,377,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,513,377,597.50/159,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,382.50

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