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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,310.68, 239,007 and 46,986.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,310.68, 239,007 and 46,986.36 is: 70,491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,310.68 : 239,007 = 46,986.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,310.68/239,007 = 46,986.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,310.68x = 239,007 × 46,986.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,310.68x = 11,230,068,944.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,230,068,944.52/159,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,491.63

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