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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,867.80, 254,801.70 and 159,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,867.80, 254,801.70 and 159,370.20 is: 239,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,867.80 : 254,801.70 = 159,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,867.80/254,801.70 = 159,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,867.80x = 254,801.70 × 159,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,867.80x = 40,607,797,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,607,797,889.34/169,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,055.30

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