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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,177.24, 238,683.69 and 46,842.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,177.24, 238,683.69 and 46,842.89 is: 70,240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,177.24 : 238,683.69 = 46,842.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,177.24/238,683.69 = 46,842.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,177.24x = 238,683.69 × 46,842.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,177.24x = 11,180,632,642.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,180,632,642.05/159,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,240.15

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