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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,019.78, 253,165.16 and 159,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,019.78, 253,165.16 and 159,082.92 is: 238,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,019.78 : 253,165.16 = 159,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,019.78/253,165.16 = 159,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,019.78x = 253,165.16 × 159,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,019.78x = 40,274,252,099.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,274,252,099.65/169,019.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,281.30

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