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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,214.91, 238,784.04 and 46,864.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,214.91, 238,784.04 and 46,864.58 is: 70,285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,214.91 : 238,784.04 = 46,864.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,214.91/238,784.04 = 46,864.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,214.91x = 238,784.04 × 46,864.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,214.91x = 11,190,512,551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,190,512,551.38/159,214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,285.58

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