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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,184.61, 238,694.73 and 46,850.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,184.61, 238,694.73 and 46,850.24 is: 70,251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,184.61 : 238,694.73 = 46,850.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,184.61/238,694.73 = 46,850.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,184.61x = 238,694.73 × 46,850.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,184.61x = 11,182,904,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,182,904,193.76/159,184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,251.17

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