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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,011.89, 253,153.35 and 159,075.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,011.89, 253,153.35 and 159,075.04 is: 238,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,011.89 : 253,153.35 = 159,075.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,011.89/253,153.35 = 159,075.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,011.89x = 253,153.35 × 159,075.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,011.89x = 40,270,379,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,270,379,119.16/169,011.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,269.50

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