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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,259.11, 254,285.38 and 159,683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,259.11, 254,285.38 and 159,683.62 is: 239,899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,259.11 : 254,285.38 = 159,683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,259.11/254,285.38 = 159,683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,259.11x = 254,285.38 × 159,683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,259.11x = 40,605,208,061.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,605,208,061.17/169,259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,899.70

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