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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,182.61, 238,691.73 and 46,848.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,182.61, 238,691.73 and 46,848.23 is: 70,248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,182.61 : 238,691.73 = 46,848.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,182.61/238,691.73 = 46,848.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,182.61x = 238,691.73 × 46,848.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,182.61x = 11,182,285,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,182,285,066.14/159,182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,248.16

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