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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,183.61, 238,693.23 and 46,849.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,183.61, 238,693.23 and 46,849.23 is: 70,249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,183.61 : 238,693.23 = 46,849.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,183.61/238,693.23 = 46,849.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,183.61x = 238,693.23 × 46,849.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,183.61x = 11,182,594,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,182,594,031.71/159,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,249.66

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