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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,322.91, 238,928.67 and 46,973.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,322.91, 238,928.67 and 46,973.30 is: 70,443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,322.91 : 238,928.67 = 46,973.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,322.91/238,928.67 = 46,973.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,322.91x = 238,928.67 × 46,973.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,322.91x = 11,223,266,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,223,266,899.87/159,322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,443.52

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