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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,217.43, 238,863.05 and 70,471.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,217.43, 238,863.05 and 70,471.71 is: 105,723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,217.43 : 238,863.05 = 70,471.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,217.43/238,863.05 = 70,471.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,217.43x = 238,863.05 × 70,471.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,217.43x = 16,833,087,236.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,833,087,236.96/159,217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,723.90

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