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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,153.32, 238,692.94 and 46,803.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,153.32, 238,692.94 and 46,803.49 is: 70,194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,153.32 : 238,692.94 = 46,803.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,153.32/238,692.94 = 46,803.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,153.32x = 238,692.94 × 46,803.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,153.32x = 11,171,661,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,171,661,916.62/159,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,194.34

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