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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,327.97, 238,909.62 and 46,993.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,327.97, 238,909.62 and 46,993.89 is: 70,466.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,327.97 : 238,909.62 = 46,993.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,327.97/238,909.62 = 46,993.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,327.97x = 238,909.62 × 46,993.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,327.97x = 11,227,292,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,227,292,402.22/159,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,466.55

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