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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,511.63, 254,664.33 and 159,936.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,511.63, 254,664.33 and 159,936.51 is: 240,279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,511.63 : 254,664.33 = 159,936.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,511.63/254,664.33 = 159,936.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,511.63x = 254,664.33 × 159,936.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,511.63x = 40,730,124,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,730,124,161.69/169,511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,279.24

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