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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,321.78, 238,926.98 and 46,972.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,321.78, 238,926.98 and 46,972.17 is: 70,441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,321.78 : 238,926.98 = 46,972.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,321.78/238,926.98 = 46,972.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,321.78x = 238,926.98 × 46,972.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,321.78x = 11,222,918,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,222,918,839.58/159,321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,441.84

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