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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,179.64, 238,687.29 and 46,845.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,179.64, 238,687.29 and 46,845.27 is: 70,243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,179.64 : 238,687.29 = 46,845.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,179.64/238,687.29 = 46,845.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,179.64x = 238,687.29 × 46,845.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,179.64x = 11,181,369,650.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,181,369,650.54/159,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,243.72

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