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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,257.60, 253,886.40 and 153,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,257.60, 253,886.40 and 153,705.60 is: 230,558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,257.60 : 253,886.40 = 153,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,257.60/253,886.40 = 153,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,257.60x = 253,886.40 × 153,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,257.60x = 39,023,761,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,023,761,443.84/169,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,558.40

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