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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,273.17, 238,904.44 and 46,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,273.17, 238,904.44 and 46,955.24 is: 70,431.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,273.17 : 238,904.44 = 46,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,273.17/238,904.44 = 46,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,273.17x = 238,904.44 × 46,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,273.17x = 11,217,815,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,217,815,317.27/159,273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,431.29

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