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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,757.70, 253,136.55 and 159,572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,757.70, 253,136.55 and 159,572.30 is: 239,358.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,757.70 : 253,136.55 = 159,572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,757.70/253,136.55 = 159,572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,757.70x = 253,136.55 × 159,572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,757.70x = 40,393,581,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,393,581,497.57/168,757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,358.45

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