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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,732.77, 254,234.68 and 159,795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,732.77, 254,234.68 and 159,795.92 is: 239,350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,732.77 : 254,234.68 = 159,795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,732.77/254,234.68 = 159,795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,732.77x = 254,234.68 × 159,795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,732.77x = 40,625,665,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,625,665,721.45/169,732.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,350.75

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