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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,084, 238,627.44 and 48,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,084, 238,627.44 and 48,276 is: 72,414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,084 : 238,627.44 = 48,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,084/238,627.44 = 48,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,084x = 238,627.44 × 48,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,084x = 11,519,978,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,519,978,293.44/159,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,414.44

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