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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,741.52, 254,247.79 and 159,804.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,741.52, 254,247.79 and 159,804.67 is: 239,363.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,741.52 : 254,247.79 = 159,804.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,741.52/254,247.79 = 159,804.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,741.52x = 254,247.79 × 159,804.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,741.52x = 40,629,984,179.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,629,984,179.18/169,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,363.85

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