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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,170.19, 238,729.33 and 46,824.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,170.19, 238,729.33 and 46,824.13 is: 70,228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,170.19 : 238,729.33 = 46,824.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,170.19/238,729.33 = 46,824.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,170.19x = 238,729.33 × 46,824.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,170.19x = 11,178,294,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,178,294,342.79/159,170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,228.57

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