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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,147.61, 238,754.93 and 46,818.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,147.61, 238,754.93 and 46,818.43 is: 70,237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,147.61 : 238,754.93 = 46,818.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,147.61/238,754.93 = 46,818.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,147.61x = 238,754.93 × 46,818.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,147.61x = 11,178,130,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,178,130,146.38/159,147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,237.50

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