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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,325.84, 238,906.44 and 46,991.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,325.84, 238,906.44 and 46,991.75 is: 70,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,325.84 : 238,906.44 = 46,991.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,325.84/238,906.44 = 46,991.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,325.84x = 238,906.44 × 46,991.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,325.84x = 11,226,632,299.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,226,632,299.14/159,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,463.35

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