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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,364.96, 238,991.72 and 47,015.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,364.96, 238,991.72 and 47,015.35 is: 70,506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,364.96 : 238,991.72 = 47,015.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,364.96/238,991.72 = 47,015.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,364.96x = 238,991.72 × 47,015.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,364.96x = 11,236,278,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,236,278,530.35/159,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,506.58

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