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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,169.23, 238,727.90 and 46,823.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,169.23, 238,727.90 and 46,823.18 is: 70,227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,169.23 : 238,727.90 = 46,823.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,169.23/238,727.90 = 46,823.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,169.23x = 238,727.90 × 46,823.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,169.23x = 11,177,999,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,177,999,432.72/159,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,227.14

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