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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,675.20, 254,512.80 and 159,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,675.20, 254,512.80 and 159,998.40 is: 239,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,675.20 : 254,512.80 = 159,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,675.20/254,512.80 = 159,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,675.20x = 254,512.80 × 159,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,675.20x = 40,721,640,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,721,640,779.52/169,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,997.60

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