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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,673.80, 254,510.70 and 156,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,673.80, 254,510.70 and 156,843.40 is: 235,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,673.80 : 254,510.70 = 156,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,673.80/254,510.70 = 156,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,673.80x = 254,510.70 × 156,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,673.80x = 39,918,323,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,918,323,524.38/169,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,265.10

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