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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,291.80, 253,937.70 and 158,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,291.80, 253,937.70 and 158,794.20 is: 238,191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,291.80 : 253,937.70 = 158,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,291.80/253,937.70 = 158,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,291.80x = 253,937.70 × 158,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,291.80x = 40,323,833,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,323,833,921.34/169,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,191.30

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