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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,012.89, 253,154.85 and 159,076.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,012.89, 253,154.85 and 159,076.04 is: 238,271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,012.89 : 253,154.85 = 159,076.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,012.89/253,154.85 = 159,076.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,012.89x = 253,154.85 × 159,076.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,012.89x = 40,270,871,044.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,270,871,044.79/169,012.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,271.00

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