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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,302.28, 238,947.85 and 46,984.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,302.28, 238,947.85 and 46,984.24 is: 70,474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,302.28 : 238,947.85 = 46,984.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,302.28/238,947.85 = 46,984.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,302.28x = 238,947.85 × 46,984.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,302.28x = 11,226,783,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,226,783,131.88/159,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,474.72

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