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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,662.70, 252,994.05 and 159,477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,662.70, 252,994.05 and 159,477.30 is: 239,215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,662.70 : 252,994.05 = 159,477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,662.70/252,994.05 = 159,477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,662.70x = 252,994.05 × 159,477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,662.70x = 40,346,808,010.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,346,808,010.07/168,662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,215.95

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