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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,042.40, 250,563.60 and 159,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,042.40, 250,563.60 and 159,266.40 is: 238,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,042.40 : 250,563.60 = 159,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,042.40/250,563.60 = 159,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,042.40x = 250,563.60 × 159,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,042.40x = 39,906,362,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,906,362,543.04/167,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,899.60

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