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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,667.60, 254,501.40 and 154,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,667.60, 254,501.40 and 154,115.60 is: 231,173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,667.60 : 254,501.40 = 154,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,667.60/254,501.40 = 154,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,667.60x = 254,501.40 × 154,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,667.60x = 39,222,635,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,222,635,961.84/169,667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,173.40

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