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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,336.22, 239,045.34 and 47,011.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,336.22, 239,045.34 and 47,011.90 is: 70,529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,336.22 : 239,045.34 = 47,011.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,336.22/239,045.34 = 47,011.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,336.22x = 239,045.34 × 47,011.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,336.22x = 11,237,974,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,237,974,189.26/159,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,529.94

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