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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,022.76, 253,169.66 and 159,085.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,022.76, 253,169.66 and 159,085.92 is: 238,285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,022.76 : 253,169.66 = 159,085.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,022.76/253,169.66 = 159,085.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,022.76x = 253,169.66 × 159,085.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,022.76x = 40,275,728,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,275,728,277.19/169,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,285.83

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