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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,112.84, 238,635.63 and 46,762.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,112.84, 238,635.63 and 46,762.57 is: 70,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,112.84 : 238,635.63 = 46,762.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,112.84/238,635.63 = 46,762.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,112.84x = 238,635.63 × 46,762.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,112.84x = 11,159,215,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,159,215,352.37/159,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,133.97

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