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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,524.40, 251,286.60 and 159,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,524.40, 251,286.60 and 159,359.60 is: 239,039.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,524.40 : 251,286.60 = 159,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,524.40/251,286.60 = 159,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,524.40x = 251,286.60 × 159,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,524.40x = 40,044,932,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,044,932,061.36/167,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,039.40

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