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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,176.12, 238,682.01 and 46,841.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,176.12, 238,682.01 and 46,841.74 is: 70,238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,176.12 : 238,682.01 = 46,841.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,176.12/238,682.01 = 46,841.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,176.12x = 238,682.01 × 46,841.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,176.12x = 11,180,281,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,180,281,313.15/159,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,238.43

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